Description
Sweet strawberry cheesecake cookies blend creamy cheesecake essence with classic cookie charm, delivering irresistible dessert magic. Crumbly edges and luscious strawberry swirls promise delightful moments of pure indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
Sweeteners and Binding:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Finishing and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until completely smooth.
- Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl, then gradually fold into the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold chopped strawberries into the cookie dough, being careful not to overmix and crush the fruit.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up and enhance flavor development.
- Remove dough from refrigerator and roll into small, uniform balls using clean hands.
- Roll each cookie ball in powdered sugar, ensuring complete and even coating.
- Arrange cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers appear set.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing strawberry flavors to settle.
- Dust with additional powdered sugar before serving for extra sweetness and presentation.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain cookie shape during baking.
- Dice strawberries finely and pat them dry to prevent excess moisture from making cookies soggy.
- Consider using freeze-dried strawberry powder for intense flavor without adding extra liquid to the dough.
- Swap fresh strawberries with frozen ones, but ensure they’re completely thawed and well-drained before adding to the mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg