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Set cookies on a wire rack so they can cool down.
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Give cookies five minutes to chill out on the baking tray before moving them.
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Pop them in for about 12-15 minutes. Take them out when the edges are golden.
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Gently press each cookie flat but don’t squish them too much.
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Put the cookie balls on your lined baking tray.
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Roll each filled dough piece into a ball shape with your hands.
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Carefully pinch dough around the filling until it’s hidden.
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Drop a little spoonful of that sweet cream cheese mix right in the center.
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Scoop about a tablespoon of dough and press it into a flat disc.
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Stir powdered sugar into softened cream cheese till it’s smooth and creamy.
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Gently mix in the chopped strawberries so they don’t get smashed.
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Little by little, add the dry mix to your wet mixture. Don’t dump it all at once.
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In a fresh bowl, toss together flour, baking soda, and salt. Give them a quick stir.
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Beat in vanilla and egg with your butter-sugar mix.
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Whip your butter with both sugars so it’s light and fluffy.
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Lay some parchment paper on your baking tray. Less mess.
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Fire up that oven to 350°F or 175°C so it's ready when you are.