Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Delightful cookies that combine the flavors of cheesecake and strawberries in a chewy treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: Chopped nuts or graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace and gather your tools.
- Mix the cookie dough until it’s soft and pliable.
- Chill the dough for about 30 minutes.
- Create small balls of dough, then flatten them slightly.
- Add a dollop of cheesecake filling in the center.
- Enclose the filling with dough and reshape into a ball.
- Place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven once edges are lightly browned.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with a gluten-free blend. Use dairy-free cream cheese for a dairy-free option.
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