Description
These Strawberry Sugar Cookies are a festive, sweet treat perfect for Valentine’s Day! Soft, chewy, and packed with the fresh flavor of strawberries, these cookies are topped with sparkling sugar for a little extra sweetness. Whether you’re celebrating with loved ones or enjoying a solo treat, these cookies are the perfect way to spread the love!
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberry powder (or 1/3 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional, but adds a nice touch)
- 1/4 cup milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)
For the Topping:
- 2 tbsp coarse sugar (sparkling sugar)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Make the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the egg, strawberry powder (or chopped strawberries), vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Beat until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in batches, mixing just until incorporated.
- Add the milk a little at a time to bring the dough together, making sure the dough is soft but not sticky.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar, then place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten the Cookies:
- Using the bottom of a glass or your fingers, gently flatten each dough ball to about 1/2 inch thickness. You can sprinkle a bit of coarse sugar on top for a festive, sparkling finish.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. Be careful not to overbake to keep them soft and chewy.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- These soft and sweet strawberry sugar cookies are perfect for sharing with loved ones this Valentine’s Day or enjoying with a cup of tea or milk.
Notes
- If you can’t find freeze-dried strawberry powder, you can use finely chopped fresh strawberries, but the texture may be slightly different.
- For an extra Valentine’s Day touch, you can add a few drops of red food coloring to make the cookies pink.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg