Description
These Strawberry Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor! Made with a hint of cream cheese for extra richness, these cookies have a melt-in-your-mouth texture with just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, spring gatherings, or any time you crave a fruity twist on classic sugar cookies!
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, finely diced
- 2 tbsp strawberry jam
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (to help absorb strawberry moisture)
For the Sugar Coating:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
For the Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp strawberry puree (or milk for a plain glaze)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Prepare the Strawberries:
- In a small bowl, toss the diced strawberries with cornstarch. This helps absorb excess moisture and prevents soggy cookies. Set aside.
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Make the Dough:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in the strawberry jam until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Gently fold in the prepared strawberries.
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Chill the Dough:
- Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent spreading during baking.
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Bake the Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in granulated sugar.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly golden. The centers should still be soft.
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Cool & Glaze (Optional):
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- If using a glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies.
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Serve & Enjoy:
- Let the glaze set before serving. Enjoy these fruity, creamy, and soft sugar cookies!
Notes
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, add ½ tsp strawberry extract to the dough.
- These cookies are stored well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for 5 days.
- You can freeze unbaked cookie dough balls for later—just thaw slightly before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chilling Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American