Description
Sweet strawberry sugar cookies combine fresh and freeze-dried strawberries for maximum berry intensity. Delicate pink-tinted cookies promise delightful summer flavor with simple ingredients and quick preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups freeze-dried strawberries
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, room temperature
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup high-quality strawberry jam
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 2 oz (56 g) cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) hot milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 350°F and arrange parchment-lined baking sheets, establishing an organized baking environment.
- Mixing Base: Whip softened butter and sugar into a cloud-like, pale mixture, creating a smooth foundation for the cookies.
- Wet Ingredient Integration: Add eggs individually, blending thoroughly to maintain a silky consistency, then introduce vanilla and strawberry powder for aromatic depth.
- Dry Component Assembly: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a light, ethereal mixture, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Dough Formation: Merge wet and dry ingredients gradually, stirring until a tender, cohesive dough emerges, then fold in freeze-dried strawberry pieces for vibrant flavor bursts.
- Chilling and Shaping: Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to stabilize texture, then roll into uniform balls and position on prepared sheets with ample spacing.
- Baking Process: Gently flatten dough balls and bake 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden and centers remain slightly tender, monitoring closely for perfect doneness.
- Cooling and Finishing: Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and optionally embellish with powdered sugar or a delicate strawberry glaze.
Notes
- Chill Dough Strategically: Refrigerating the dough for 30 minutes prevents excessive spreading and creates a more compact, textured cookie.
- Distribute Strawberries Evenly: Fold chopped freeze-dried strawberries gently to ensure consistent fruity bursts in every bite.
- Bake with Precision: Watch cookies closely during the 10-12 minute baking window, aiming for golden edges and a slightly soft center for perfect texture.
- Enhance Presentation: Consider dusting with powdered sugar or adding a strawberry glaze after cooling to elevate the cookie’s visual appeal and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg