Description
These Strawberry Sugar Cookies combine classic buttery sweetness with the tart, fruity flavor of freeze-dried strawberries. Soft, chewy, and coated with sparkling sugar, these delightful cookies are perfect for a simple homemade treat or special occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, salted or unsalted, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into powder
For Rolling
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling cookies
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then continue mixing until fully combined for a creamy base.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and freeze-dried strawberry powder to evenly distribute the rising agents and strawberry flavor, then gradually mix these into the wet ingredients until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Using a small cookie scooper (approximately 2 tablespoons), scoop the dough into 14 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and then roll them in additional granulated sugar to create a sparkling, sweet crust.
- Bake: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely for best texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- Crush freeze-dried strawberries finely to avoid gritty texture in cookies.
- Rolling the cookies in sugar before baking adds a nice crunch and sparkle.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
