Making Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies is a delightful and simple process when you follow these meticulous steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until creamy and smooth.
3. Add Sugars and Vanilla: Mix in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Mix Dry Ingredients with Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in the chopped 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 mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake the Cookies: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool on Baking Sheet: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 10 minutes.
10. Transfer to Wire Rack: Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

By following these steps, you will create a batch of delectable Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies that are sure to impress!