Description
Sweet meets creamy in these irresistible strawberry cheesecake cookies, blending classic dessert flavors into a delightful handheld treat. Crumbly, tangy, and packed with fresh strawberry essence, these cookies promise a delectable journey through rich cheesecake comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (75g) white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Create a creamy base by whipping butter, cream cheese, and sugar until airy and smooth, then incorporate egg and vanilla extract until fully integrated.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate vessel, then gradually fold into the wet mixture, ensuring minimal mixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Delicately incorporate diced strawberries and white chocolate chips throughout the dough, creating a marbled effect with a soft, slightly tacky consistency.
- Refrigerate the mixture for a minimum of 30 minutes to stabilize the ingredients and prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Heat the oven to 350°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet while the dough chills.
- Portion the dough using a cookie scoop, placing rounded mounds approximately 2 inches apart on the prepared sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, targeting a light golden perimeter with a tender center, taking care to avoid excessive browning.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to reach room temperature before serving or storing.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to enhance flavor concentration and prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for maximum natural sweetness and vibrant color in the cookies.
- Handle strawberries delicately when folding into dough to maintain their shape and prevent color bleeding.
- For gluten-free variation, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg