Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet sugar cookies with a hint of strawberry flavor in every bite. These Strawberry Sugar Cookies are perfect for any occasion, from afternoon snacks to dessert tables.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into powder
Rolling:
- pink or red sanding sugar for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Mix the dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Form and bake: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Optionally, roll each ball in sanding sugar. Place on baking sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool and enjoy: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, add a few drops of strawberry extract or fold in chopped fresh strawberries (well-drained).
- You can also drizzle with white chocolate for a sweet finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
