Strawberry Shortcake Cookies Soft Summer Bites Easy Recipe

Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced and patted very dry

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
2. Beat butter, sugar, and cream cheese until very fluffy.
3. Add egg and vanilla and beat again.
4. Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
5. Fold in dried strawberry pieces gently.
6. Scoop rounded tablespoons onto sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
7. Bake 13 to 15 minutes until edges are just golden. Cool on pan 5 minutes.

Nutrition Info: 150 cal | Fat: 8g | Carbs: 18g | Protein: 2g | Per cookie (makes 24)