Description
Strawberry cheesecake cookies are the perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries, all wrapped in a soft, buttery cookie. Ideal for summer gatherings or as a sweet treat any time of year, these cookies promise to delight with every bite. Easy to make and visually appealing, they bring the classic dessert experience right to your hands.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the cream cheese and mix until smooth.
- Incorporate the egg one at a time, blending well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg