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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine ripe fresh strawberries, creamy tangy cream cheese swirls, and a soft, chewy cookie base for a delicious and visually stunning dessert. Perfect for sharing, these easy-to-make cookies offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making them a beloved favorite for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Fruit

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped or pureed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: Blend the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. This mixture will be swirled into the cookie dough to add luscious cheesecake flavor.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure a balanced rise and tender crumb.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer, cream the unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, which gives the cookies their soft and chewy texture.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract to bind ingredients and enhance flavor.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated to preserve a tender texture.
  6. Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in chopped or pureed fresh strawberries evenly throughout the dough, keeping their juicy burst intact.
  7. Assemble and Swirl: Spoon half of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet, dot with the cream cheese mixture, then top with remaining dough. Lightly swirl with a knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.
  8. Bake and Cool: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for smooth mixing and even baking.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies soft.
  • Fresh strawberries provide best flavor and moisture.
  • Swirl cream cheese mixture gently to maintain beautiful marbling.
  • Remove cookies from oven when edges are set but centers remain slightly soft for perfect chewiness.

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Keywords: Strawberry, Cheesecake, Cookies, Dessert, Soft, Chewy, Cream Cheese, Baking

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