Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine creamy cheesecake richness with the intense tang of freeze-dried strawberries and the sweetness of white chocolate chips. Soft, tender, and bursting with flavor, these cookies make a unique and delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert, Cookies, Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
½ cup cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
½ cup white chocolate chips
¼ cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Cream butter, sugar, and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
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Beat in egg and vanilla extract until combined.
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Whisk flour and baking soda in a separate bowl.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
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Fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate chips.
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Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets spaced 2 inches apart.
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Bake 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
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Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
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Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Substitute freeze-dried strawberries with raspberries or blueberries.
Add chopped nuts for crunch.
Use white chocolate chunks for larger sweet pockets.
Try almond or lemon extract for flavor variation.
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