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Tender Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

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Tender strawberry cheesecake cookies with creamy swirls that blend a subtle strawberry tang and melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for a quick and elegant homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into powder
  • ¼ cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together dry ingredients: sift 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat ¾ cup softened unsalted butter with ¾ cup granulated sugar and ¼ cup light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese with ½ cup powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder, ¼ cup finely chopped fresh strawberries (if using), and 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice.
  7. Drop dollops of the cheesecake mixture onto the cookie dough in the bowl. Using a spatula or knife, gently swirl the cream cheese mixture through the dough without fully mixing.
  8. Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers still look soft.
  10. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use Philadelphia cream cheese for best texture. Freeze-dried strawberry powder adds intense flavor without moisture. Avoid overmixing dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender. Chill dough if too sticky. Dollop cheesecake mixture separately for pretty swirls. Sprinkle flaky sea salt after baking for flavor balance. Gluten-free and vegan adaptations available.

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