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I stumbled upon these Strawberry Sugar Cookies during a random summer baking session and they've turned into my favorite when I'm craving something extra nice. They're wonderfully soft with crunchy edges and have amazing strawberry taste throughout. I enjoy coating them in glittery strawberry sugar - it gives them a magical appearance. I sometimes put vanilla ice cream between two of them for an incredible summer snack.
Unlocking Perfect Strawberry Cookies
Let me share what I figured out after several tries - fresh strawberries make cookies way too moist. What works instead? Freeze-dried strawberry powder brings all that fantastic berry flavor without ruining the cookie texture. Want that lovely red look? Just add a tiny bit of gel food coloring, though they're equally tasty with their natural pinkish color.
Essential Ingredients
- Butter: Use it at room temperature for cookies that aren't too hard or too soft.
- Sugar: You'll need regular sugar in the mix and special sparkly sugar for the outside.
- Eggs: They bind everything and keep your cookies nice and soft.
- Freeze-Dried Strawberry Powder: This gives you that strong strawberry taste we're after.
- Red Gel Food Coloring: Add it if you want, but it's not a must-have.
- Flour: Any all-purpose flour will work just fine.
- Baking Soda and Salt: These help with rising and make the flavor pop.
Creating Strawberry Sugar Coating
- Create Your Base
- Take your freeze-dried strawberries and crush them in a blender until they turn into a fine powder.
- Blend Together
- Mix this beautiful powder with sparkling sugar until everything looks evenly pink.
- Store It
- Put your strawberry sugar in an airtight container - it tastes great on everything from cookies to your morning joe.
How To Make Strawberry Sugar Cookies
- Prepare The Dough
- Whip butter and sugar until it gets airy. Throw in eggs, strawberry powder, and food coloring if you want. Add your dry stuff and mix just enough to combine.
- Shape And Coat
- Form dough balls and roll them all over in that pretty strawberry sugar.
- Get Baking
- Stick them in a 350°F oven for around 10-12 minutes until the edges firm up and the tops get those cute little cracks.
- Let Them Rest
- Cool them fully on a rack and then watch how fast they get eaten.
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Many Uses For Strawberry Sugar
This strawberry sugar has become something I can't live without. I throw it in my lemonade, coat glass rims with it, and sprinkle it over whipped cream. It adds this lovely pink sparkle and authentic strawberry taste wherever you use it. I've even started putting it on my toast in the morning.
Perfect For Any Event
These cookies work great at summer gatherings or Valentine's celebrations. Everyone loves them at parties and school fundraisers. They're fancy enough for special days but simple enough to make whenever you feel like having something sweet. The ice cream sandwich version has become what I'm known for bringing to summer get-togethers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Where can I find freeze-dried strawberries?
Target, Trader Joe's or online retailers.
- → Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes, use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- → Why chill the dough?
Prevents spreading, creates better texture.
- → Can I use other fruits?
Yes, works with any freeze-dried fruit powder.
- → How long do they keep?
3 days room temp, 1 week refrigerated.