Description
Sweet strawberry sugar cookies bring a delightful twist to classic cookie recipes, blending fruity freshness with buttery goodness. Homemade treats promise pure pleasure, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of strawberry-infused goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
Flavor and Coloring Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons (36g) freeze dried strawberry powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 1/2 teaspoon red gel food coloring
Dry Ingredients and Leavening Agents:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Coating:
- 1/2 cup sparkling sugar
- 1 tablespoon freeze dried strawberry powder for coating
Instructions
- Transform freeze-dried strawberries into fine powder using a blender or food processor. Create a vibrant sparkling sugar coating by mixing regular sugar with the strawberry powder.
- Cream room temperature butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Incorporate eggs, vanilla extract, and food coloring, mixing until smooth and uniform.
- Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring gently to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Wrap dough in plastic and chill in refrigerator for 2-3 hours, allowing flavors to meld and dough to firm up for easier handling.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a cookie scoop, form uniform dough balls and roll generously in prepared strawberry sparkling sugar.
- Arrange coated cookie dough balls on prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and tops appear set but not browned. Cookies will continue cooking slightly after removal from oven.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling. Sparkling sugar coating will crystallize and add delightful texture.
Notes
- Grinding freeze-dried strawberries creates an intense, concentrated flavor without adding moisture to the cookie dough.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and ensures a thicker, more structured cookie with defined edges.
- Use a light hand when mixing dry ingredients to keep cookies tender and avoid developing too much gluten.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend that contains xanthan gum for better texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg