Soft Strawberry Crinkle Cookies with Cream Cheese
Soft, chewy cookies with fresh strawberry puree and cream cheese for a tender, tangy treat. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed (about 150g or 5.3 oz)
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (about 312g or 11 oz)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup powdered sugar (60g or 2.1 oz) for coating
Instructions
- Puree the strawberries: Wash and hull 1 cup of fresh strawberries. Blend until smooth. Set aside ¼ cup for the batter and drain excess liquid if watery.
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: Beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: Whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Mix dry ingredients into wet: Gradually add flour mixture to cream cheese batter in three parts, mixing on low speed. Fold in ¼ cup strawberry puree gently until just combined.
- Chill the dough: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (minimum 15 minutes if short on time).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Form the cookies: Scoop dough with 1.5-inch cookie scoop or spoon, roll each ball in powdered sugar until coated. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft with crinkle tops.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack to finish cooling.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese and egg for best mixing. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep cookies tender. Chilling dough is essential to prevent spreading. Roll dough balls generously in powdered sugar for classic crinkle effect. Baking time may vary by oven; start checking at 12 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 2
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