Description
Indulge in these delightful Pink Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, combining creamy cheesecake flavor with sweet strawberries—perfect for celebrating love any day of the year!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Strawberries: Wash and chop the fresh strawberries into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in the diced strawberries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. Chilling the dough for about 30 minutes before baking can improve texture and reduce spreading. For a twist, substitute vanilla extract with almond extract or add mini chocolate chips.