Valentine Strawberry Cookies
Delight in these soft, heart-shaped Valentine Strawberry Cookies bursting with natural strawberry flavor, perfect for sharing with your loved ones.
- 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
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into powder
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam (optional, for filling)
- Pink or red sanding sugar, for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and freeze-dried strawberry powder.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut out heart shapes with a cookie cutter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the tops with sanding sugar for a festive look.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are just golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Optional: Sandwich two cookies with a teaspoon of strawberry jam for a sweet filling.
Notes
For extra festive cookies, drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies or add chopped fresh strawberries in the dough for a burst of freshness.
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