These delicious strawberry sugar cookies are the perfect sweet treat for strawberry lovers. They aren’t made with fresh strawberries per se but it uses real strawberries in the form of strawberry powder from the actual freeze-dried fruit. These cookies have a pink-sh hue making them perfect for Valentine’s Day baking or anytime you want a strawberry sweet treat.
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This is the best Strawberry sugar cookie recipe ever!
Sugar cookies are good but have you ever had a strawberry sugar cookie?! Trust me when I tell you it’s an absolute game-changer. It is sweet, soft, and chewy, and it has the perfect strawberry flavor from the Trader Joe’s freeze-dried strawberries that we used in the cookie dough.
These sugar cookies with the most delicious sweet strawberry flavor make for a great holiday treat but are also amazing to make and enjoy in the spring and summertime.
Why you need to make this recipe!
- Strawberry sugar cookies are a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies, adding a burst of fresh and fruity flavor.
- They’re perfect for strawberry lovers who want to enjoy the taste of this juicy fruit in a delicious baked treat.
- Baking these cookies will fill your kitchen with the sweet aroma of strawberries, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
- They’re a unique and eye-catching addition to any dessert table or cookie platter, sure to impress your family and friends.
- They’re versatile and can be enjoyed year-round, but they’re especially delightful during the summer months when strawberries are in season.
- This recipe doesn’t use Jello or anything fake, all the strawberry flavor in the sugar cookie dough comes from the real deal.
Ingredients for this Strawberry sugar cookie recipe
Here are the ingredients you will need to make this delicious strawberry cookie recipe. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Butter You can use salted or unsalted butter just make sure you are using room temperature butter.
- Granulated sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Freeze-dried strawberries
- baking powder
- Salt
How to make these strawberry sugar cookies?
This is how you can make these chewy cookies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy in a large bowl.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix again to combine.
- Add in the dry ingredients, strawberry powder, and a little salt and mix just until combined.
- Using a small cookie scooper, scoop out the strawberry cookie dough, roll them into balls and roll in the white sugar.
- Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and cook in the preheated oven.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- Enjoy with a tall glass of milk.
You can make this recipe by had using a whisk, with an electric mixer, or even in the bowl of a stand mixer for minimal hands on work.
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
How to store these fruity sugar cookies?
You can store these chewy sugar cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Can I add other flavors or mix-ins to complement the strawberry flavor, such as lemon zest or white chocolate chips?
Absolutely! You can add either lemon zest to the cookie dough or even chocolate chips for a chocolate covered strawberry cookie vibe.
How can I make these strawberry sugar cookies more pink?
If you want your cookies to have a brighter pink color you can use a few drops of pink or red food coloring into the wet ingredients. Add it in when you add in the vanilla extract and eggs.
Always remember to start by adding just a little bit at a time. You can always add more but you can’t remove it if you added too much!
How can I have a stronger strawberry flavor?
If you want your cookies to have a strong strawberry flavor you can add in a little strawberry extract. I would use ¼ teaspoon -½ teaspoon depending on how strong you want the flavor to be. Again, start with less and adjust on your next batch.
How to serve these strawberry sugar cookies?
One of my favorite way to serve these cookies is warm with a little strawberry ice cream on the side or whatever ice creams you enjoy.
You can also use these to make a cookie sandwich or enjoy them as is with a tall glass of milk.
Delicious strawberry sugar cookies
Strawberry sugar cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter salted, or unsalted at room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 & ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup freeze-dried strawberries crushed into powder, measured as powder
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling cookies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.½ cup butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 egg, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add in the flour, salt, baking powder, and freeze-dried strawberry powder to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.1 & ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅓ cup freeze-dried strawberries
- Using a small cookie scooper (2 tablepsoon worth) scoop out 14 equally sized cookie dough balls, then roll each ball in additional granulated sugar. Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.Additional granulated sugar for rolling cookies
- Bake for 9 minutes then remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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