Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are the perfect combination of creamy cheesecake and sweet, juicy strawberries all wrapped up in a soft, chewy cookie. The rich cream cheese filling and the burst of fresh strawberries make them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup strawberries, diced
1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Add in the granulated sugar and beat until combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for a finishing touch.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, increase the amount of butter or add an extra egg yolk.
- For a chocolatey twist, add chocolate chips to the dough.
- If you prefer a sugar-free version, substitute granulated sugar with a sugar alternative like Stevia or erythritol.
- Ensure strawberries are well-dried to prevent excess moisture in the dough.
- Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained properly.
- The dough can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Frozen dough can be stored for up to 3 months by scooping it into balls and freezing before transferring to an airtight container.
- Chill the dough before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
