WHITE CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY COOKIES

White Chocolate Strawberry Cookies image

Provided by karen axel-knispel

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c butter, softened
1 pkg cream cheese, softened, 8 oz.
2 c sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 Tbsp zest from 3 limes, zest limes before cutting and juicing
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
3 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 c fresh strawberries, finely chopped to about the size of chocolate chips (note: don't chop the strawberries until shortly before you're going to add them to the dough)
1 pkg white chocolate chips, 11.5 oz.

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese, and 2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in egg, lime juice, and lime zest.
3. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
4. Add the white chocolate chips. Mix in gently.
5. Gently fold in chopped strawberries (drain any accumulated juices first).
6. Gently scoop into balls on a greased baking sheet and bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
7. Cool 1 minute before removing to wire racks.
8. Best if consumed within a couple of days. If they even last that long. Enjoy!