Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Delight in these soft, creamy strawberry cheesecake cookies that blend rich cream cheese with fresh strawberries for a perfect dessert treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries and white chocolate chips if using.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies or serve with a dollop of whipped cream.