Description
Strawberry Cream Cheese Crumble Cookies deliver pure summer happiness right from your kitchen. Crumbly, sweet, and packed with fresh strawberry flavor, these treats will make your taste buds dance with delight.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup oats
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup melted butter for topping
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F, creating the perfect environment for these delectable cookies.
- Grab your electric mixer and blend 1 cup cream cheese with ½ cup softened butter until they transform into a silky, smooth mixture.
- Incorporate 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, whipping until the ingredients dance together seamlessly.
- In a separate bowl, sift together 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt to ensure a uniform dry base.
- Gradually merge the dry ingredients into your cream cheese blend, stirring until a soft dough emerges.
- Gently fold 1 cup chopped strawberries throughout the dough, distributing them evenly.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop rounded spoonfuls of dough, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Create the crumble topping by mixing ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup oats, and ¼ cup melted butter in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the crumbly mixture generously over each cookie dough mound, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until edges turn golden and centers look set.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese and butter at room temperature helps create a smoother, more uniform cookie dough.
- Gently fold strawberries into the dough to prevent crushing and maintain fruit chunks throughout the cookies.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to keep the same texture and flavor.
- Freeze extra cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 229
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg