Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies! Each bite offers a creamy cheesecake taste paired with juicy strawberries, all enveloped in a soft, chewy cookie. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet afternoon treat, these cookies are not only easy to make but also visually stunning with their lovely pink hue. Get ready to impress your friends and family with a dessert that is sure to become your new favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Blend in cream cheese until smooth.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
- Scoop rounded mounds of dough onto lined baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Swap strawberries for raspberries or blueberries for a different flavor twist. Chill the dough before baking for thicker cookies that hold their shape.