Irresistible Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
½ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions:

Prepare the Dough:

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Add the Cream Cheese and Strawberries:

Gently fold in the softened cream cheese and diced strawberries until evenly distributed. The dough will be thick.
Chill the Dough:

Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour. This helps the cookies maintain their shape while baking.
Bake the Cookies:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may still look slightly underbaked but will firm up as they cool.
Cool and Dust:

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Serve:

Enjoy these delightful Irresistible Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 12-15 minutes | Chill Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 24 cookies

Indulge in the creamy, fruity flavors of these cookies, perfect for any occasion!