Strawberry Sugar Cookies
These Strawberry Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with fruity flavor. Made with real strawberries or freeze-dried strawberry powder, these pretty pink cookies are sweet, buttery, and perfect for Valentine’s Day, spring parties, or anytime you want a colorful treat with a twist!
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Servings: cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup 0.5 lbs of unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups 0.63 lbs of granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon of almond extract optional for extra flavor
- 2 ½ cups 1.25 lbs of all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon of baking soda
- ½ teaspoon of baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- ⅓ cup 0.15 lbs of freeze-dried strawberry powder or finely blended freeze-dried strawberries
- Pink or red sanding sugar optional, for rolling or topping
Instructions
- Prep the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extract (if using) and mix until well combined.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and strawberry powder.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Scoop out dough using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon and roll into balls.
- Roll each ball in pink or red sanding sugar (optional) and place them on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake:
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.