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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Delight in these rich and creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combining soft cookie texture with luscious cheesecake flavor and fresh strawberries.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  6. Gently fold in diced fresh strawberries.
  7. Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Remove from oven and cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  10. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

For an extra tangy touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies or substitute strawberries with raspberries for a different berry twist.