Description
Strawberry Sugar Cookies combine the fresh, juicy sweetness of real strawberries with a soft, tender sugar cookie base. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and texture, these cookies are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and ideal for any occasion, from casual treats to festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (or plant-based butter for vegan option)
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Fresh Strawberries: Wash and pat dry your strawberries, then finely chop them to ensure even distribution throughout the cookie dough for consistent bursts of flavor.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light, fluffy, and pale in color to give your cookies a tender texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly to incorporate moisture and enhance flavor depth in the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Fold Dry Ingredients and Strawberries Into Wet Mixture: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring gently until just combined, then fold in chopped strawberries carefully so the dough remains tender.
- Bake Until Golden: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for roughly 10-12 minutes, just until edges are lightly golden.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for the sweetest and juiciest flavor infusion.
- Don’t overmix the dough to keep the cookies soft and tender.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if you prefer thicker cookies that hold their shape.
- Watch baking time closely and remove cookies as soon as edges turn golden to avoid dryness.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Strawberry sugar cookies, fruity cookies, soft sugar cookies, easy cookie recipe, gluten-free cookie option, vegan cookie option
