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A close-up of a strawberry cheesecake cookie with a creamy filling and fresh strawberry pieces.

Luscious Strawberry Cream Cheese Cookies

Soft, chewy strawberry cream cheese cookies bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and rich tang, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced or 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
  • lemon zest Optional: for extra brightness
  • white chocolate chips Optional: for added indulgence

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • silicone baking mats
  • large mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • medium bowl
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Cream softened butter and cream cheese in a bowl until light and fluffy, then gradually beat in sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Gently fold in diced strawberries (or crushed freeze-dried), lemon zest (if using), and white chocolate chips (if using) until evenly distributed.
Chilling and Baking
  1. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and deepen flavors.
  2. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, ensuring 2 inches between each cookie.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are still soft.
  4. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing cookies from spreading too much and enhances their flavor. For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries. If using freeze-dried, crush them into a fine powder for intense flavor. Do not overbake; the cookies will firm up as they cool, ensuring a soft and chewy texture.