Strawberry Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cfreeze-dried strawberries)
see note (1.5oz
- 1 cunsalted butter
softened
- 1 cgranulated sugar
- pink food coloring
optional
- 1 largeegg
- 1 ¾ call-purpose flour
- ¾ tspsalt
- ½ tspbaking soda
- ¼ cgranulated sugar
for rolling
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
- 2
Place freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor and pulse repeatedly until they’re ground to a fine dust. Measure out 1 Tablespoon of fine powder and place in a small dish (for rolling the cookies).
- 3
Combine butter and granulated sugar in large bowl and use an electric mixer to beat until well-creamed (about 2 minutes on md-high speed).
- 4
Add strawberry powder (minus the Tablespoon which you will reserve for later) and stir on low-speed until combined.
- 5
If desired, add pink food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- 6
Stir in egg until combined.
- 7
In a separate dish, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. With mixer on low-speed, gradually add to the strawberry mixture in 3 parts, stirring until completely combined.
- 8
Take your reserved strawberry powder from earlier and add ¼ cup (50 g) of granulated sugar. Whisk until well-combined.
- 9
Scoop dough by level 1 ½ Tablespoon and roll between your palms to make a smooth ball. Roll through the strawberry/sugar mixture until completely coated and place on a parchment lined baking sheet, spacing at least 2” apart.
- 10
Bake in center rack of 350F (175C) oven for 11 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for several minutes before using a spatula to carefully transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before enjoying.
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About this Recipe
Craving cookies with a true burst of summer strawberry flavor, without any artificial taste or a lengthy wait? These delightful strawberry cookies are your answer! This recipe delivers vibrant, real strawberry goodness that's quick to prepare and bakes up without any chilling required, making homemade cookies a breeze.
Why This Recipe Works So Well
The secret to their irresistible, authentic flavor lies in freeze-dried strawberries. Unlike fresh berries, which add too much moisture and dilute flavor, freeze-dried strawberries concentrate that sweet-tart essence into every bite. This ingenious technique ensures your cookies have an intense, natural strawberry taste and a perfect texture, setting them miles apart from any cake mix shortcut. Plus, the convenience of no dough chilling means you're just minutes away from warm, freshly baked cookies.
What to Expect
Prepare for a treat that truly tastes like biting into a ripe, juicy strawberry, but in cookie form. Each bite offers a wonderfully soft, chewy texture with a subtle crispness from the sugar rolling. You'll find a bright, fruity aroma and a naturally pink hue, though you can enhance the color with an optional touch of pink food coloring for an even more vibrant presentation. These cookies are a delightful balance of sweet and tangy, proving that real ingredients make all the difference.
Customization & Variations
These strawberry cookies are fantastic as-is, but you have options to make them your own. If you prefer a more natural look, simply omit the pink food coloring; the freeze-dried strawberries will still lend a lovely soft pink tint. For an extra textural element, consider varying the amount of granulated sugar you roll the dough in, or even try a coarse sugar for more sparkle.
Perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up, dessert platters, or sharing with friends and family, these cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve them with a glass of milk or alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an elevated experience.