Description
Soft and pillowy cookies infused with the tangy flavor of cream cheese and the sweetness of fresh strawberries. A handheld cheesecake experience that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in granulated and brown sugars until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced strawberries using a spatula to avoid crushing the fruit.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American