Description
If you love quick desserts that taste like they took hours, these Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are for you. This easy recipe transforms fresh strawberries and cream cheese into soft, rich cookies that taste just like a slice of cheesecake in portable form. Perfect as a quick breakfast, easy snack, or as part of your favorite dessert ideas, these cookies hit the sweet spot with their chewy texture, creamy bites, and fresh berry flavor. Whether you need a fun food idea for a spring brunch or an easy recipe to impress guests, these are guaranteed to deliver.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz (half block) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries (patted dry)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped, dried strawberries with a spatula.
- Scoop dough into balls using a cookie scoop. Place on prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
- Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes