Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
These delightful strawberry cheesecake cookies capture the essence of home and nostalgia, combining creamy cheesecake flavors with the sweetness of strawberries in a soft cookie.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it’s at room temperature.
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened This gives the cheesecake vibe.
- 1 cup granulated sugar Preferably regular granulated sugar.
- 1 cup powdered sugar Adds a soft texture.
- 2 large eggs Bind the mixture together well.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Opt for pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Be careful not to over-measure.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps cookies rise.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness.
Strawberry Component
- 1 cup strawberry jam or chopped fresh strawberries Either works! Choose for preferred texture.
Instructions
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and both sugars until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the strawberry jam or chopped strawberries gently.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a creamy batter. Don't overmix the dough to ensure soft cookies. Cookies can be frozen before baking for later use.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgSugar: 10g
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