Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries with these Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies. Each bite delivers a rich cream cheese flavor, complemented by juicy bursts of ripe strawberries. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies evoke memories of sunny gatherings and are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the cream cheese until well combined, then add the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually incorporate this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, being careful not to overmix.
- Drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cooling on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Ensure that your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easier mixing. For variations, try using blueberries or raspberries instead of strawberries, or add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.