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strawberry cream cheese cookies soft delicious recipe
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These Strawberry Cream Cheese Swirl Cookies are a delightful treat combining creamy, tangy, and fruity flavors. They’re perfect for bake sales or a sweet snack with milk.
Ingredients
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- 115 g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened: Ensure it’s at room temperature for a light texture.
- 115 g (½ cup) Cream Cheese, Softened: Full-fat cream cheese is recommended for best flavor.
- 150 g (¾ cup) Granulated Sugar: Provides sweetness and a tender crumb.
- 1 Large Egg: Binds ingredients and adds moisture.
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Alcohol‑free Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor profile.
- 200 g (1 ⅔ cup) All‑Purpose Flour: Provides structure; avoid overmixing.
- ½ tsp (2 g) Baking Powder: Helps cookies rise.
- ¼ tsp (1 g) Baking Soda: Creates a tender texture.
- ¼ tsp (1 g) Salt: Balances sweetness.
- 80 g (½ cup) Finely Chopped Fresh Strawberries: Adds vibrant flavor and color.
- 60 g (¼ cup) Smooth Strawberry Jam (No Added Sugar): Creates a delightful swirl.
- 30 g (2 Tbsp) Freeze‑dried Strawberry Powder, for Dusting: Adds intense strawberry flavor.
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter, Cream Cheese, and Sugar: Beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Incorporate Egg and Vanilla: Mix in egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Assemble the Swirl Cookies: Scoop dough, flatten, add jam, enclose, and roll into balls.
- Shape and Swirl: Place dough balls on baking sheet, press into disks, and swirl with a fork.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Cool and Dust: Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then on a wire rack; dust with strawberry powder.
Notes
Using both fresh strawberries and strawberry jam maximizes the strawberry flavor. Don’t skip the freeze-dried strawberry powder for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg