Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Soft, chewy cookies bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and the rich taste of cheesecake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 10 oz fresh strawberries, finely diced
- 3.5 tbsp light brown sugar
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened Make sure cream cheese is soft for a smooth texture.
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Instructions
Preparing the Dough
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the diced strawberries with light brown sugar and let sit for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the cream cheese mixture and strawberries until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are set and lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies are excellent on their own or can be served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and dusted with powdered sugar. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1.5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3.5gSodium: 75mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 6g
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