Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the bright sweetness of fresh strawberries, resulting in soft, chewy cookies with a slight crisp edge. Perfect for celebrations or everyday treats, these cookies offer a balanced flavor, simple ingredients, and easy customization options.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: Soften the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat them together with sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes creamy and fluffy, setting the cheesecake-like flavor base for the dough.
- Mix in the Eggs: Add the egg into the cream cheese mixture, beating well to fully combine and ensure proper moisture and binding.
- Sift the Dry Ingredients: Sift together all-purpose flour and baking powder to evenly distribute and prevent lumps in the dough.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually fold the flour mixture into the cream cheese batter, mixing gently to form a soft dough without overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Add Fresh Strawberries: Gently fold the chopped fresh strawberries into the dough, taking care not to crush them to preserve juicy pockets of flavor.
- Bake to Perfection: Scoop the dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing cookies evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and enhance flavor.
- Use room temperature cream cheese, butter, and egg for smooth mixing.
- Fold gently after adding flour to avoid dense cookies.
- Pat dry strawberries before mixing to prevent soggy dough.
- Monitor baking time to avoid overbaking, which can dry out the cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Strawberry, cheesecake, cookies, soft cookies, chewy cookies, creamy cookies, dessert, easy recipe