Creating these Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies is straightforward if you follow these steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
4. Add Sugar and Egg: Gradually add the granulated sugar, mixing until well incorporated. Then, add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
5. Combine: Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries and white chocolate chips, if using, until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Scoop the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may appear slightly underbaked but will firm up as they cool.
9. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Dust with Powdered Sugar: If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving to add an elegant touch.

By following these simple steps, you’ll create a batch of absolutely irresistible Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies!