Name: Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 22 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 120 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 120 g (1/2 cup) full-fat cream cheese; 120 g (1/2 cup) light brown sugar; 220 g (1 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour; 70–80 g (1/2 cup) fresh strawberries, finely chopped and drained; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp salt

Description

Strawberry cheesecake cookies made with cream cheese and fresh strawberries, with soft centers, lightly crisp edges, and a rich cheesecake flavor. (makes 12 cookies).

Ingredients

120 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
120 g (1/2 cup) full-fat cream cheese
120 g (1/2 cup) light brown sugar
220 g (1 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
70–80 g (1/2 cup) fresh strawberries, finely chopped and drained
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.
Finely chop the strawberries, then place them on paper towels to remove excess moisture. Toss them lightly with 1 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, then gently mix with a spatula until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Fold in the strawberries carefully until evenly distributed in the dough.
Scoop dough balls using an ice cream scoop and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches (5 cm) apart.
Bake for 15–17 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look soft.
Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet without moving them. They will firm up as they cool and develop their final texture.