Strawberry Cream Cheese Cookies are so simple and delicious and will impress that special someone in your life. Try making them for Valentine’s Day.
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Serve these with a romantic glass of Peach Sangria or with this Streak and Shrimp with Parmesan Sauce recipe.
How to make Strawberry Cookie Tarts
Step 1 – In a small mixing bowl beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla on medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy.
Step 2 – Spread the cream cheese mixture on the tops of the cookies.
Step 3 – Place one strawberry half, cut side down, on each cookie.
Step 4 – Place them on the wax-paper-lined baking sheet.
Step 5 – In a small microwave-safe bowl combine the chocolate morsels and shortening.
Step 6 – Microwave on high for about 1 minute or until melted, stirring every 30 seconds.
Step 7 – Drizzle over strawberry-topped cookies. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
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- Strawberry Pretzel Salad
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- Cakey Strawberry Cobbler
- Strawberries and Cream Bread Pudding
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Strawberry Cream Cheese Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- 12 soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies, any brand
- 6 medium strawberries, halved
- ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon shortening
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Spread cream cheese mixture on tops of cookies.
- Place one strawberry half, cut side down, on each cookie and move to a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl combine chocolate morsels and shortening. Microwave on high about 1 minute or until melted, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Drizzle over strawberry-topped cookies.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
Notes
- Try using these Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Nutrition
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