Description
Sweet strawberry cheesecake cookies bring classic dessert magic into a handheld treat. Creamy cheesecake chunks and fresh strawberry bits create irresistible cookie perfection you cannot resist.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup strawberries, diced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and arrange a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Utilize an electric mixer to blend cream cheese, butter, and sugar until achieving a creamy, aerated consistency.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until smooth.
- Separately combine flour, baking soda, and salt using a whisk.
- Slowly integrate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a uniform dough forms.
- Delicately incorporate diced strawberries, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Scoop rounded portions of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving adequate spacing between each cookie.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges as a sign of doneness.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for a brief moment to set.
- Carefully transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature and firm up completely before serving.
Notes
- Chill the cream cheese and butter before mixing to ensure a smoother, more even texture in your cookies.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries and pat them dry to prevent excess moisture from making the cookies soggy.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cookie’s soft texture.
- Consider adding a light drizzle of white chocolate or a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top for an extra touch of sweetness and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 168 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 82 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg