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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the sweet, tangy burst of strawberry preserves in a soft, chewy cookie. This quick and easy recipe requires minimal ingredients and delivers melt-in-your-mouth cookies perfect for snacks, parties, or gifting, with customizable options for dietary needs and flavor twists.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Cream cheese – 4 oz (softened)
  • Strawberry preserves – 1/4 cup
  • All-purpose flour – 1 1/2 cups
  • Butter – 1/2 cup (softened)
  • Sugar – 1/2 cup
  • Egg – 1 large
  • Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt – 1/4 teaspoon

Optional Variations

  • Gluten-free flour blend – substitute for all-purpose flour as needed
  • White chocolate chips – 1/4 to 1/2 cup (fold in dough)
  • Fresh strawberries – 1/4 cup (finely chopped)
  • Lemon zest – 1 teaspoon
  • Dairy-free cream cheese and flax egg (for vegan substitute)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: Begin by creaming the softened butter and cream cheese together in a bowl until smooth. Slowly add sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until fluffy.
  2. Incorporate eggs and dry ingredients: Mix in the egg thoroughly to combine. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt then gradually add it to the butter mixture, stirring until just blended.
  3. Add the strawberry preserves: Gently fold in the strawberry preserves, carefully swirling them through the dough to create pretty streaks without fully mixing, giving each cookie its signature fruity ribbons.
  4. Shape and chill: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to help the cookies hold their shape while baking.
  5. Bake to perfection: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 12-14 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden, and the centers remain soft. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • Chill the dough: Refrigerating sets the fats and prevents spreading for thick, chewy cookies.
  • Don’t overmix: Stir until just combined to preserve a tender crumb and avoid tough cookies.
  • Room temperature ingredients: Ensure butter and cream cheese soften evenly for smooth mixing.
  • Use high-quality preserves: The flavor intensity of your strawberry jam makes a huge difference.
  • Watch baking time: Slightly underbaking yields softer cookies that continue to set as they cool.

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