Ingredients:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup cream cheese, softened
½ cup chopped fresh strawberries (or freeze-dried for extra crunch)
Directions:
Preheat Oven: Set oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.
Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in chopped strawberries. Chill dough for 20 minutes to firm up.
Bake Cookies: Scoop dough onto the prepared sheet and bake for 12–14 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
Cool & Serve: Let cookies cool completely — they’ll be soft, creamy, and slightly tangy, just like cheesecake!
Nutritional Info (per cookie, makes 10–12):
Calories: 180 | Protein: 2g | Carbs: 22g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 0.5g
