Description
Soft, chewy, and sweet, these Strawberry Sugar Crinkle Cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. With a burst of strawberry flavor and a hint of vanilla, these cookies are a delightful twist on the classic sugar cookie. Filled with strawberry jam and rolled in sugar, these cookies are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (or plant-based butter for dairy-free version)
- 1 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp strawberry extract
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- Strawberry jam (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prep baking sheets:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. - Prepare dry ingredients:
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. - Cream butter and sugar:
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes. - Add egg and extracts:
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and strawberry extract until fully combined. If using food coloring, add a few drops of pink food coloring and mix until the dough is evenly colored. - Combine wet and dry ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until combined. - Shape and roll:
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in extra granulated sugar to coat evenly. - Bake:
Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create a small indentation in the center of each cookie. - Fill with jam:
Add a small teaspoon of strawberry jam into each indentation. - Bake the cookies:
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, simply use plant-based butter instead of unsalted butter.
- You can swap the strawberry jam for raspberry or apricot jam for a fun variation.
- If the dough feels too sticky, chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes before rolling into balls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American