Description
Cream Cheese Strawberry Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of cream cheese with the sweetness of fresh strawberries, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups diced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer on medium speed, until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, blending until smooth and fully combined.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until just incorporated; avoid over-mixing the dough.
- Gently fold diced strawberries into the dough, distributing them evenly without crushing.
- Spoon generous portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing each mound at least 2 inches apart.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30 to 45 minutes, or until edges turn lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3 to 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For best results, use fresh strawberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 to 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg