Strawberry Sugar Cookies
Delight in the fruity sweetness of these Strawberry Sugar Cookies with a touch of sparkle from the Sparkling Strawberry Sugar topping. Perfect for any occasion, these soft and tender cookies are bursting with strawberry flavor.
- Author: Maya Quinn
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
STRAWBERRY SUGAR COOKIES:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 6 Tablespoons (36g) freeze-dried strawberry powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure strawberry extract
- 1/2 teaspoon red gel food coloring
SPARKLING STRAWBERRY SUGAR:
- 1/2 cup white or red sparkling sugar (sanding sugar)
- 1 Tablespoon freeze-dried strawberry powder
- PREPARE FREEZE-DRIED STRAWBERRY POWDER: Blend or process the strawberries until a fine powder forms. Mix with sugar and store in airtight container.
- PREPARE SPARKLING STRAWBERRY SUGAR: Combine fruit powder with sparkling sugar and store in airtight container.
- PREHEAT OVEN: Preheat to 350℉ and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- PREPARE COOKIE DOUGH: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, extracts, and food coloring. Mix dry ingredients separately and combine.
- CHILL DOUGH: Chill at least 2 hours.
- COAT AND BAKE: Roll dough into balls, coat with Sparkling Strawberry Sugar, bake for 10 minutes.
- COOL AND STORE: Cool on rack and store in airtight container.
Notes
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, increase the amount of strawberry extract.
- Ensure cookies are completely cool before storing to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Strawberry Sugar Cookies, Sparkling Strawberry Sugar, Strawberry Dessert Recipe