Description
Delight in these vibrant Strawberry Sugar Cookies, where classic buttery sweetness meets the fruity essence of freeze-dried strawberry powder. Perfectly soft yet slightly crisp at the edges, these cookies are easy to make and ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Flavoring
- 3 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure they are well mixed and aerated.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color, which creates a perfect texture for the cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can cause toughness.
- Fold in Strawberry Powder: Gently fold in the freeze-dried strawberry powder until evenly distributed throughout the dough, adding a natural fruity flavor and color.
- Form Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow space for spreading.
- Flatten Cookies: Slightly flatten each dough ball with the bottom of a glass to achieve a classic cookie shape and even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, ensuring a tender center with just a hint of crispness around the perimeter.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them firm up perfectly.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter to ensure proper creaming with sugar.
- Freeze-dried strawberry powder can be substituted with finely crushed freeze-dried strawberries if unavailable.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Optionally, sprinkle extra granulated sugar on top of cookies before baking for added texture and sparkle.
- If you desire a more intense strawberry flavor, you can add an additional teaspoon of strawberry powder or a drop of strawberry extract.
