Description
Double Strawberry Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the vibrant flavor of freeze-dried strawberries with creamy icing, creating a cookie that’s both visually stunning and delicious. Perfect for any occasion—be it a festive gathering or a cozy afternoon at home—these cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with berry goodness. The easy-to-follow recipe ensures even novice bakers can whip up a batch quickly, making them an ideal choice for sharing with family and friends. With customizable icing and a unique twist on traditional sugar cookies, these treats will have your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 cup salted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup strawberry jam
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup hot milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Incorporate the egg.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, half of the strawberry powder, and salt until combined. Stir in strawberry jam.
- Shape dough into balls (about one inch) and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 8 minutes; flatten slightly by tapping the baking sheet, then bake for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until lightly golden.
- For icing, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, hot milk, vanilla extract, and remaining strawberry powder until smooth.
- Once cooled, dip or drizzle icing over cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg