Description
Delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies bring classic dessert flavors into a perfect handheld treat. Sweet strawberry chunks and creamy cheesecake notes mingle in each tender cookie, promising a delectable experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 large egg
Sweeteners and Binding:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp strawberry jam
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, blending until completely smooth and uniform.
- Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until a soft cookie dough forms without overmixing.
- Gently fold chopped strawberries and white chocolate chips into the dough, distributing evenly throughout the mixture.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow ingredients to meld and dough to firm up.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape chilled dough into small round balls, approximately 1-inch in diameter.
- Bake cookies for 12-14 minutes until edges turn 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 and drizzle with strawberry jam while still warm.
- Once completely cooled, roll cookies in powdered sugar for a delicate, sweet coating.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Chill the dough to prevent spreading and enhance flavor development, allowing butter and cream cheese to solidify for a more compact cookie texture.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries and pat them dry to prevent excess moisture from making the dough too wet and compromising cookie structure.
- Softly fold mix-ins like white chocolate chips and strawberries to maintain dough integrity and prevent overmixing, which can lead to tough cookies.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute all-purpose flour with a one-to-one gluten-free blend, ensuring the same tender cookie consistency and delightful taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg