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I discovered these Strawberry Sugar Cookies during a summer baking spree and they've become my go-to recipe when I want something special. They're these perfectly soft cookies with crispy edges and the most amazing strawberry flavor in every bite. I love rolling them in sparkly strawberry sugar it makes them look magical. Sometimes I sandwich vanilla ice cream between two cookies for the most incredible summer treat.
The Secret to Strawberry Cookies
Here's a little trick I learned after many attempts fresh strawberries just make cookies too wet. The game changer? Freeze-dried strawberry powder it packs all that amazing berry flavor without messing up the texture. If you want that pretty red color a tiny drop of gel food coloring does the trick but they're just as delicious with their natural pink hue.
Key Ingredients
- Butter: Make sure it's room temperature we want these cookies tender and chewy.
- Sugar: Regular sugar for the dough and that special sparkly sugar for rolling.
- Eggs: These help hold everything together and keep our cookies soft.
- Freeze-Dried Strawberry Powder: This is our secret weapon for intense strawberry flavor.
- Red Gel Food Coloring: Totally optional but fun for special occasions.
- Flour: Just regular all-purpose flour nothing fancy needed.
- Baking Soda and Salt: For perfect rise and flavor balance.
How to Make Sparkling Strawberry Sugar
- Make Your Powder
- Grab your freeze-dried strawberries and blitz them in your blender until they're super fine like dust.
- Mix the Magic
- Stir that gorgeous powder into your sparkling sugar until it's all evenly pink.
- Save for Later
- Keep your strawberry sugar in a sealed container it's amazing on everything from cookies to morning coffee.
Easy Steps to Make the Cookies
- Mix Your Dough
- Beat your butter and sugar until it's fluffy and light. Add eggs strawberry powder and food coloring if using. Mix in your dry ingredients just until they're combined.
- Roll and Sparkle
- Roll your dough into balls then coat them generously in that beautiful strawberry sugar.
- Time to Bake
- Pop them in a 350°F oven for about 10-12 minutes just until the edges set and tops get those pretty crinkles.
- Cool and Serve
- Let them cool completely on a wire rack then prepare to watch them disappear.
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Versatile Strawberry Sugar
My strawberry sugar has become a kitchen staple. I sprinkle it in my lemonade rim cocktail glasses with it and dust it over whipped cream. It adds this gorgeous pink sparkle and real strawberry flavor to everything it touches. Sometimes I even use it to jazz up my morning toast.
A Treat for Every Occasion
These cookies work for everything from summer picnics to Valentine's Day. They're always a hit at parties and bake sales. I love how they're fancy enough for special occasions but easy enough to whip up whenever a craving hits. The ice cream sandwich version has become my signature summer dessert.
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.