These scrumptious Strawberry Sugar Cookies with Sparkling Strawberry Sugar are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. With a burst of strawberry flavor and a hint of sweetness, these cookies are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe?
- The combination of freeze-dried strawberry powder and strawberry extract gives these cookies a deliciously intense strawberry flavor.
- These cookies are quick and easy to make, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in no time.
- The sparkling strawberry sugar adds a fun and festive touch, making these cookies great for parties or gifts.
Ingredient Notes:
- Butter: Provides richness and moisture to the cookies.
- Eggs: Help bind the ingredients together.
- All-purpose flour: Gives structure to the cookies.
- Cornstarch: Helps create a tender texture.
- Baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt: Leavening agents and flavor enhancers.
- Granulated sugar: Sweetens the cookies.
- Freeze-dried strawberry powder: Adds intense strawberry flavor.
- Vanilla and strawberry extract: Enhance the strawberry taste.
- Red gel food coloring: Adds a vibrant color.
- Sparkling sugar and additional freeze-dried strawberry powder: For the topping.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Preheat the oven and prepare your baking sheets.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, extracts, and food coloring.
- Mix in dry ingredients until combined.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets, sprinkle with sparkling sugar mixture, and bake.
- Let cool before enjoying these delicious cookies.
Helpful Tips:
- Chill the dough for firmer cookies.
- Adjust the amount of strawberry powder for a stronger or milder flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Expert Tips for the Best Results:
- Use high-quality extracts for the best flavor.
- Don’t overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
- Experiment with different colored sparkling sugars for a fun twist.
Serving Suggestions:
These cookies pair well with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot tea. Serve them as a sweet treat after dinner or bring them to a picnic for a fruity dessert option.
Storage and Reheating Tips:
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. To reheat, place them in a preheated oven for a few minutes to restore their crispiness.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I use fresh strawberries instead of freeze-dried powder? Fresh strawberries will add moisture to the dough and may alter the texture.
- Can I skip the food coloring? Yes, the food coloring is optional and won’t affect the taste.
- How can I make these cookies gluten-free? Use a gluten-free flour blend in place of all-purpose flour.
- How long will the sparkling sugar topping stay crunchy? The sugar may soften over time, but it will still add a nice crunch to the cookies.
Conclusion:
Indulge in the fruity goodness of these Strawberry Sugar Cookies with Sparkling Strawberry Sugar. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, these cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion. Try them out and let us know what you think!
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Strawberry Sugar Cookies
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10-12 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Indulge in the sweet and fruity flavors of these Strawberry Sugar Cookies topped with Sparkling Strawberry Sugar. These cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with strawberry goodness.
Ingredients
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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 (Amoretti Artisan Natural Wild Strawberry or Cooks)
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, sugar, and extracts until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, followed by the strawberry powder and food coloring.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into balls, coat in Sparkling Strawberry Sugar, and place on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Cool on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of strawberry powder and food coloring to achieve your desired level of strawberry flavor and color.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg