Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream together the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar using a handheld mixer or whisk until the mixture is smooth and slightly fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and mix again until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk the sifted flour to aerate it, making it easier to mix into the dough.
Gradually fold the flour into the cream cheese mixture, mixing until just combined and a soft dough forms.
Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
Using a small spoon or spatula, dollop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies feel set.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar for a finishing touch and to enhance the sweetness.
Serve these soft, strawberry-flavored cookies at room temperature and enjoy the tender crumb with a burst of fruity flavor in each bite.
