Tender Strawberry Cream Cheese Cookies
These tender strawberry cream cheese cookies feature luscious swirls of strawberry preserves and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz (227g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup (about 160g) strawberry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Slowly beat in the granulated sugar until combined and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet about 2 inches apart, yielding roughly 24 cookies.
- Drop about ½ teaspoon of strawberry preserves on top of each dough ball. Gently swirl the preserves into the dough using a small knife or offset spatula.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft. Watch closely after 12 minutes.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
If dough is too sticky, chill for 15 minutes before shaping. Do not overmix dough to keep cookies tender. Use softened butter and cream cheese for best texture. Swirl preserves gently for pretty marbled effect. Watch baking time closely to avoid overbaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 2
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