Description
Delicious strawberry cheesecake cookies with a soft center and crispy edges (makes 12 cookies).
Ingredients
- 120 g (1/2 cup) butter - unsalted and softened
- 120 g (1/2 cup) full-fat cream cheese
- 120 g (1/2 cup) light brown sugar
- 200 g (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 100 g (3/4 cup) fresh strawberries - chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the strawberries into pieces and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess juice. Then, toss them in a small bowl with a tablespoon of flour or cornstarch.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Add the flour and salt, and gently fold them in with a spatula.
- Finally, add the strawberry mixture and fold until the strawberries are fully coated in the dough.
- Using an ice cream scoop, form dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches (5 cm) apart to prevent the cookies from sticking together during baking.
- Bake the cookies for about 17 minutes, until the edges are golden.
- Let them cool at room temperature without moving them; they will still be soft to the touch but will firm up as they cool.
Notes
Storage: Keep in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Tips and Tricks
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Use Fresh Strawberries: Fresh strawberries provide the best flavor. Make sure to pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
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Avoid Overmixing: Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined to prevent the cookies from becoming dense.
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Even Scooping: Use an ice cream scoop to form evenly-sized dough balls for consistent baking.
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Proper Spacing: Leave enough space (about 2 inches) between cookies on the baking sheet to prevent them from merging together.
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Cool Completely: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring them. They will firm up as they cool.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: cookies
- Cuisine: American