Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Dice fresh strawberries into small pieces and pat them dry.
- Beat together softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add granulated sugar to the mixture and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add large egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) and mix until well combined.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and graham cracker crumbs in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated.
- Fold in the prepared strawberries and white chocolate chips, if using.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are set and slightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, chill the dough and use fresh, ripe strawberries. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
