Indulge in the delightful fusion of cheesecake and cookie with these Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, offering a unique taste experience.

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1 cup all-purpose flour

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

½ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup brown sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup cream cheese, softened

½ cup fresh strawberries, diced

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy.
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add the softened cream cheese and beat until well combined.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
Carefully fold in the diced fresh strawberries.
Scoop cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

For gluten-free options, substitute the flour with almond flour. For dairy-free versions, use coconut oil and a vegan cream cheese alternative.

Keywords: cookies, dessert, cheesecake, strawberry, baking