Description
Strawberry Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and sweet cookies bursting with real strawberry flavor and rolled in sugar for a sparkling finish. They’re perfect for festive occasions, springtime treats, or everyday enjoyment.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus more for rolling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed (or 1 tsp strawberry extract)
- Optional: pink sanding sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Mix in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries or strawberry extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions, roll into balls, and coat with granulated or pink sanding sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies that spread less.
- Add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness and texture.
- Lemon zest enhances the strawberry flavor with a citrusy note.
- Turn into sandwich cookies with strawberry or vanilla buttercream.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg