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The Best Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

The Best Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries with The Best Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies. These irresistible treats are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, making them perfect for any occasion—from busy weeknights to family gatherings. With a simple recipe that’s easy to follow, you’ll create cookies that everyone will love. Each bite reveals a rich blend of cream cheese and strawberries, complemented by sweet hints of white chocolate. Not only can these cookies be made ahead of time for convenience, but they’re also customizable, allowing you to add your favorite mix-ins or toppings. Bake a batch today and experience the joy they bring!

Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces full fat cream cheese
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 cup white chocolate chips
  • 0.5 teaspoon strawberry extract
  • 1 ounce freeze-dried strawberries

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. In another bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
  3. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually blend into wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Fold in white chocolate chips, strawberry extract, and freeze-dried strawberries (add pink food coloring if desired).
  5. Chill the dough for at least one hour in the refrigerator.
  6. Preheat your oven and scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
  7. Bake until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft; cool on wire racks.

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