Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of these Strawberry Sugar Cookies, perfect for any occasion with their fruity flavor and sweet crunch.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/3 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed into powder
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Rolling:
- Pink or red sanding sugar for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix in the strawberry powder.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet mixture.
- Form Dough: Scoop out tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and coat with sanding sugar. Flatten slightly with a glass.
- Bake: Place on baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Cool: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Freeze-dried strawberries provide intense flavor without excess moisture.
- For extra strawberry flavor, incorporate powder into glazes or frostings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
