**Prep:** Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
**Combine Dry Ingredients:** In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt
**Cream Butter and Sugars:** In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
**Add Wet Ingredients:** Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
**Combine Wet and Dry:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don't overmix!
**Prepare Strawberry Component:** Finely dice the Fresh Strawberries
1 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced
**Make the Cheesecake Swirl:** In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
4 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
**Assemble the Cookies:** Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
**Add the Swirl:** Gently press a small indentation into the center of each cookie. Spoon or pipe a small amount of the cheesecake mixture into the center of each indentation. Garnish with the Fresh Strawberries.
1 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced
**Bake:** Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
**Cool:** Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
**Serve:** Enjoy your delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies!
