Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Dessert
Enjoy these Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, a delightful blend of soft, chewy cookie texture with fresh strawberries and creamy cream cheese. Perfect for any occasion, they bring the classic flavors of cheesecake into a sweet, homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 42-45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in the softened cream cheese until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries and white chocolate chips (if using).
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar.
- Enjoy fresh or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Notes
- Use Fresh Strawberries: For the best flavor, opt for fresh strawberries. If using frozen, ensure they are thawed and drained well.
- Don’t Overmix: Mix just until combined to avoid dense cookies.
- Experiment with Flavors: Feel free to add a splash of lemon juice or other flavorings to customize your cookies.