Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies – My Food Plans

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed
• 8 oz cream cheese, chilled and cubed
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• Optional: A few drops of red food coloring for a deeper pink hue