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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

These cookies incorporate fresh strawberries and cream cheese to mimic the flavor and creamy texture of a strawberry cheesecake in bite-sized form. They are made by mixing the ingredients into a soft dough, shaping, and baking until lightly golden, resulting in tender, juicy cookies with a delicate crumb.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped small

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Cookie scoop or spoon

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy, with no lumps remaining, and the mixture feels light to the touch.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and whisk until fully incorporated, creating a silky, slightly frothy mixture.
  3. Sift the flour into the bowl to avoid lumps, then gently fold it into the wet ingredients using a spatula, just until the dry ingredients are barely combined and the dough starts to come together.
  4. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, distributing them evenly throughout the dough but being careful not to crush them.
  5. Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden around the edges and set in the center.
  7. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool for 10 minutes on the sheet, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up slightly.
  8. Serve the cookies slightly softened or chilled, enjoying their tender crumb and juicy strawberry bursts with every bite.

Notes

For extra strawberry flavor, top cookies with small pieces of fresh strawberries before baking.