Description
Sweet strawberry cheesecake cookies blend creamy richness with fruity charm, creating a delightful dessert that melts in your mouth. Crumbly edges and luscious center make these cookies a perfect companion for afternoon tea or midnight cravings you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Sweeteners and Binding:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Finishing Touches:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a smooth, non-stick surface for your cookies.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color, indicating proper aeration.
- Incorporate the softened cream cheese into the butter-sugar blend, mixing until completely integrated and smooth, eliminating any visible lumps.
- Gently fold in the egg and vanilla extract, stirring until the wet ingredients form a cohesive, silky mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually merge the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Delicately fold chopped strawberries into the cookie dough, distributing them evenly to ensure each cookie gets a burst of fruity flavor.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers appear set but still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and dust generously with powdered sugar while still warm, creating a delicate, sweet finishing touch.
- Allow cookies to cool completely, during which the strawberry bits will settle and flavors will meld together beautifully.
Notes
- Swap fresh strawberries with freeze-dried strawberry powder for more intense flavor and less moisture in the dough.
- Adjust baking time by 1-2 minutes for crispier or softer cookies depending on personal texture preference.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- Replace regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring a similar tender texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg