Description
Sweet Strawberry Sugar Cookies bursting with real strawberry flavor and a tender, chewy texture that captures the essence of summer in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (75g) fresh or frozen strawberries, pureed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: red or pink food coloring
Instructions
- Blend strawberries into a smooth puree and strain if desired.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- Cream butter and sugar for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and strawberry puree and mix until combined.
- Fold in dry ingredients until just incorporated.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat in granulated sugar.
- Place 2 inches apart and bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
For a stronger strawberry flavor, reduce strawberry puree before adding. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (+30 minutes chilling)
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Sweet Strawberry Sugar Cookies, strawberry cookies, summer cookies, fruit cookies