Description
Sweet strawberry sugar cookies bring delightful summer memories to life with their pink-hued charm. Delicate crumbly edges and bright fruity flavor invite you to savor each blissful bite of this irresistible homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberry powder
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
Binding and Leavening Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Coating Ingredient:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Crush freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder using a food processor or rolling pin, ensuring a vibrant, intense fruit essence.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to bind the ingredients and enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients – flour, strawberry powder, and salt – stirring until a cohesive, soft dough forms without overmixing.
- Wrap the dough in plastic film and refrigerate for at least one hour, allowing the butter to solidify and flavors to meld together.
- Preheat the oven and line baking sheets with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for perfect cookie release.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface, cutting into desired shapes with precision and delicate handling.
- Arrange cookie shapes on prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly to prevent merging during baking.
- Sprinkle additional strawberry powder over the unbaked cookies for an extra burst of fruity intensity and visual appeal.
- Bake until edges are lightly golden, watching carefully to prevent over-browning and maintain a soft, tender texture.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack, preserving their delicate structure.
- Store in an airtight container, layered with parchment paper to maintain freshness for up to one week.
Notes
- Enhance strawberry intensity by generously dusting freeze-dried strawberry powder on cookie surfaces before baking for a vibrant, concentrated fruit flavor.
- Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and maintain precise cookie shapes during baking, ensuring perfect edges and consistent appearance.
- Maximize freshness by storing cookies in a sealed container at room temperature, which helps preserve their soft texture and delicate strawberry notes for up to a week.
- Consider swapping butter with dairy-free alternatives like coconut oil for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the cookies’ rich, buttery taste and tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg