Cream Cheese Strawberry Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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3/4 cup sugar
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3/4 cup chopped fresh strawberries
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1–2 tablespoons flour
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5 ounces white chocolate, chopped
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Sanding sugar, as desired
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line pans with parchment paper.
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Pour fresh lemon juice over chopped strawberries and drain them after a few minutes.
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Whisk together all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
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Beat the butter, sugar, and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
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Blend in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
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Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until well combined.
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Gently stir in the chopped white chocolate.
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Toss the strawberries with 1–2 tablespoons of flour to coat, then fold them gently into the batter.
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Drop heaping tablespoons of batter onto the prepared pans, leaving 1 inch of space between each cookie.
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Refrigerate the cookie dough on the pan for 5–10 minutes before baking.
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Sprinkle the cookies with sanding sugar if desired, ensuring not to overdo it.
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Bake for 13–15 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
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Let the cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.