Description

These strawberry cheesecake cookies combine the creamy tang of classic cheesecake with soft, chewy cookies, dotted with bursts of real strawberry flavor. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a sweet treat any day, they’re easy to make and look gorgeous on any dessert table.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix gently until no dry flour remains; do not overmix.
Crush freeze-dried strawberries in a zip-top bag. Fold strawberries (and optional white chocolate chips) into the dough.
Scoop 2-tablespoon balls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Roll between palms for smooth balls if desired.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and just starting to turn golden. Tops may look slightly underbaked.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
Optional: Drizzle cooled cookies with melted white chocolate or sprinkle with extra strawberry dust for decoration.

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking. Use freeze-dried strawberries for best texture and flavor. Cookies taste even better the next day. Store airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for a week, or freeze for up to 3 months. Optional mix-ins include white chocolate chips, lemon zest, sprinkles, or nuts.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 140
Sugar: 10
Sodium: 70
Fat: 6
Saturated Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 19
Fiber: 1
Protein: 2

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