Soft Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of strawberry and cheesecake in a soft, chewy cookie.
Author:Jessica
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:27 minutes
Yield:12 cookies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and sea salt, mixing well before setting it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is creamy and light.
Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully integrated. Then, add the softened cream cheese and blend until the mixture is velvety.
Slowly introduce the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Carefully fold in the chopped strawberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the cookie dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each dollop.
Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown. Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
After they have cooled, lightly sprinkle the cookies with confectioners’ sugar for a sweet finish.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of lemon zest to the dough.
If strawberries are unavailable, feel free to swap them out for fresh blueberries or raspberries for a delightful variation.