Description

These Soft Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful treat, offering the perfect balance of sweet strawberry and tangy cheesecake flavors. With their delicate texture and buttery goodness, they’re the perfect bite-sized indulgence for any occasion.

Ingredients

1½ cups all‑purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

½ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup light brown sugar, packed

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup cream cheese, softened

½ cup freeze‑dried strawberries, crushed (or ½ cup finely chopped fresh strawberries, well‑drained)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set this mixture aside.
In another large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until fluffy, which should take about 2–3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, then beat until well combined.
Beat in the cream cheese until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
Gradually fold in the dry ingredients, mixing just until there are no streaks of flour.
Add the crushed freeze-dried strawberries (or chopped fresh strawberries), gently stirring to distribute them evenly.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

If using fresh strawberries, make sure to drain them well to avoid excess moisture in the dough.

For a vegan version, substitute the butter with a vegan butter alternative and use plant-based cream cheese.

For an extra touch, drizzle melted white or dark chocolate over the cooled cookies.

Chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking if you prefer thicker cookies.

If storing longer, freeze the dough or the baked cookies for longer shelf life.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120 kcal
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 70mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg