Strawberry Sugar Cookies
Strawberry sugar cookies combine classic sweetness with fresh strawberry flavor, creating a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
Optional Decoration
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar For optional decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, being careful not to overmix.
Baking
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
- If desired, sprinkle powdered sugar over the cooled cookies for an extra touch of sweetness.
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Notes
Chill the dough for thicker cookies, and consider adding white chocolate chips or citrus zest for variations.