Description
These Strawberry Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and lightly flavored with fresh strawberries. Perfectly sweet and decorated or enjoyed plain, they make a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
- Optional: coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Fold in strawberries: Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Form cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with hand or spatula. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top if desired.
- Bake: Bake 12–15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use fresh, firm strawberries. Dough can be chilled for 30 minutes for easier handling. Cookies are best eaten within 2 days but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: strawberry sugar cookies, soft cookies, fruity sugar cookies, strawberry dessert, homemade cookies
