Fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Drop Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)

Cream cheese and butter form a soft cookie dough with chopped strawberries and white chocolate. Dry the berries after washing and keep pieces small so they distribute evenly. Bake a small first tray to establish the finish time for your portion size.

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# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Cookie Base

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Mix-ins

09 - 3/4 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
10 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets.
02 - Wash, hull, dry and finely chop the strawberries before measuring.
03 - Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
04 - Add sugar and mix evenly, scraping the bowl.
05 - Beat in egg and vanilla.
06 - Whisk flour, baking powder and salt separately.
07 - Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined.
08 - Fold in strawberries and white chocolate chips gently.
09 - Scoop a few tablespoon-size portions onto a cool lined tray with room to spread, chilling soft dough if needed.
10 - Bake the test tray, checking from twelve minutes and continuing until edges and centers are set without wet dough. Use that observed finish for subsequent trays, then rest five minutes before cooling on a rack and refrigerating promptly.

# Extra Suggestions:

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