Description
Sweet strawberry sugar cookies deliver pure summer bliss with delicate pink dough and fresh strawberry chunks. Homemade cookies offer a delightful balance of fruity freshness and classic cookie comfort you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, room temperature
- 3 cups freeze-dried strawberries
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup high-quality strawberry jam
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Icing Ingredients:
- 2 ounces (56 grams) cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) hot milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper, creating a clean workspace for your cookie preparation.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure a smooth, uniform texture.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract and freeze-dried strawberry powder, allowing the ingredients to blend seamlessly.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, creating a light and airy dry mixture.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
- Fold in chopped freeze-dried strawberries, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for bursts of fruity flavor.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, which helps prevent spreading and enhances the cookie’s texture.
- Roll the chilled dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving sufficient space between each cookie.
- Gently press down on each dough ball to create a slight flattening effect, ensuring even baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden edges and a slightly soft center.
- Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once completely cooled, optionally dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with strawberry glaze for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least an hour to prevent spreading and ensure thick, perfectly shaped cookies.
- Use room temperature butter for smoother mixing and a more uniform cookie texture.
- Crush freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder to intensify the strawberry flavor throughout the entire cookie.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg