Strawberry Cookies
These soft, creamy strawberry cookies are made with real cream cheese and just the right balance of sweetness. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and natural flavor, they’re perfect for picnics, after-school treats, or anytime you want a fuss-free dessert with fruity flair.
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Cookies
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream wet ingredients: Beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg: Mix in the egg and scrape down the bowl for even blending.
- Combine mixtures: Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet, just until combined.
- Chill dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough: Roll dough into small balls and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack.