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Strawberry Sugar Cookies
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Discover the joy of baking soft, sweet Strawberry Sugar Cookies bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and a tender crumb. Perfect for all skill levels, this simple recipe uses wholesome ingredients to create delightful cookies that are soft, chewy, and beautifully pink-hued. Ideal for snacks, celebrations, or gifting, these cookies offer a perfectly balanced sweetness and easy customization options.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Fresh Strawberries: Begin by washing and finely chopping fresh strawberries into small pieces to evenly distribute throughout the dough, ensuring every bite bursts with berry goodness.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which is key to a tender texture with slightly crisp edges.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, adding moisture and depth of flavor to create a silky, rich dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly and gently to avoid overworking the dough and maintain tenderness.
- Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold the finely chopped fresh strawberries into the dough, taking care to distribute evenly without crushing the berries to preserve their fresh texture.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps the cookies retain their shape during baking and enhances flavor melding.
- Shape and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop the chilled dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in evenly sized balls. Flatten slightly if you prefer thinner cookies. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden while centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This step lets them firm up while staying soft inside, ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries; frozen berries release too much moisture and alter dough consistency.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and prevent toughness.
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and create perfectly shaped cookies.
- Bake cookies on parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even browning.
- Adjust baking time carefully and consider slight underbaking to retain softness inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg