Description
Delightful cookies combining the flavors of fresh strawberries and creamy cheesecake, perfect for sharing and celebrating.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chopped strawberries or strawberry puree
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, sugar, and cream cheese until smooth and glossy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the strawberries and optional food coloring gently to maintain their shape.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a fun twist, try adding lemon zest or white chocolate chips. Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg