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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Freshly baked strawberry cheesecake cookies

Delight in these soft and creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, blending sweet fresh strawberries with rich cheesecake flavors in a perfect bite-sized treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in chopped strawberries and white chocolate chips, if using.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Serve these cookies with a glass of cold milk or a cup of tea.