Here’s a delightful recipe for Strawberry Sugar Cookies—soft, buttery, and bursting with sweet strawberry flavor! These pretty pink cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, spring celebrations, or just because.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder* (or 1 tsp strawberry extract + pink food gel)
For the Strawberry Glaze (Optional)
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp strawberry puree (or milk)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pink sprinkles or crushed freeze-dried strawberries (for topping)
*To make strawberry powder, blend ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberries into a fine dust.
Instructions
Make the Cookies
1️⃣ Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
3️⃣ Cream butter & sugar: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy (~3 mins). Add egg, vanilla, and strawberry powder (or extract + food coloring). Mix until combined.
4️⃣ Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until a dough forms.
5️⃣ Chill (optional): For thicker cookies, wrap dough in plastic and chill 30 mins.
6️⃣ Bake: Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place on sheets, and flatten slightly. Bake for 10–12 mins (edges should stay pale). Cool completely.
Add Glaze (Optional)
7️⃣ Mix powdered sugar, strawberry puree (or milk), and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies and top with sprinkles. Let set before serving.
Tips
- For extra strawberry flavor: Add 1 tbsp strawberry jam to the dough.
- No freeze-dried strawberries? Use 1 tsp strawberry extract + pink gel food coloring.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Enjoy these sweet, fruity, and irresistibly soft Strawberry Sugar Cookies!
