Strawberry Sugar Cookies
Delight in these soft and chewy strawberry sugar cookies, bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and perfect for any sweet occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
- Optional: pink sanding sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, then mix in the vanilla extract and strawberry jam until combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped fresh strawberries.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Optional: sprinkle the tops with pink sanding sugar for a decorative touch.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra freshness, drizzle a light glaze made with powdered sugar and a splash of strawberry juice once cookies have cooled.
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