Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Who would've thunk... strawberry cheesecake in cookie form?! Well let me tell you, they are just about the greatest things ever and you'll probably want to have another handful. Try them out and share them with your family and friends!
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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Makes: 24

INGREDIENTS:

1 Cup all-purpose flour
1/2 Teaspoon table salt
6 Tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
5 Tablespoon cream cheese, softened
1/2 Cup granulated sugar
1 Egg
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Cup chopped fresh strawberries

PREPARATION:

Step 1:
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees; line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2:
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt; set aside.

Step 3:
In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and cream cheese on high speed until light and creamy. Add sugar and beat until mixture is light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and beat until well combined. Reduce mixer speed to low and stir in flour mixture just until combined.

Step 4:
Remove bowl from mixer and fold in strawberries.

Step 5:
Use a medium cookie dough scoop (~2 tablespoons) to place cookie dough balls on prepared baking sheets 1-2 inches apart. Bake cookies for about 10 minutes or until tops are firm.

Step 6:
Allow to cool on cooling racks and serve immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to two days.