Description
These Strawberry Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat with a burst of fruity flavor. They are perfect for any occasion and are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed into powder)
- pink or red sanding sugar (optional, for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and strawberry extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Form and bake cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and if desired, roll in sanding sugar. Place on the prepared baking sheet and flatten each dough ball. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set. Cool before serving.
Notes
- For a chewy texture, avoid overbaking.
- You can drizzle with a simple icing made from powdered sugar and milk for extra sweetness.
- Substitute strawberry extract with a teaspoon of strawberry jam if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
