Description

Strawberry Sugar Cookies are a simple and delicious sugar cookie, rolled in Sparkling Strawberry Sugar and bursting with fresh, sweet summery strawberry flavor. These cookies feature crinkly tops, crisp edges, and soft, chewy centers.

Ingredients

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STRAWBERRY SUGAR COOKIES:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
½ teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
6 Tablespoons (36g) freeze dried strawberry powder
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pure strawberry extract
1/2 teaspoon red gel food coloring

SPARKLING STRAWBERRY SUGAR:

1/2 cup white or red sparkling sugar
1 Tablespoon freeze dried strawberry powder

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Instructions

PREPARE FREEZE-DRIED STRAWBERRY POWDER: Blend or process the strawberries into a fine powder. Mix with sugar and store.
PREPARE SPARKLING STRAWBERRY SUGAR: Combine fruit powder with sparkling sugar. Store.
PREHEAT OVEN: Heat to 350℉ and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
PREPARE COOKIE DOUGH: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and extracts. Mix flour mixture until just combined. Chill dough.
ROLL DOUGH: Form dough balls, coat in Sparkling Strawberry Sugar, and place on baking sheets.
BAKE: Bake for about 10 minutes until set.
COOL AND STORE: Cool on a rack and store in an airtight container.

Notes

Use soft butter for best results.
Avoid overmixing the dough.
Freeze-dried strawberries can be found at Target or Trader Joe’s.
Prefer gel or powdered food coloring for baking.
Sprinkle additional sugar for a bakery-style finish.
Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Package cookies individually for parties.
Recipe variations include using different fruits.
Gluten-free and vegan options available.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg