Strawberry Sugar Cookies with Sparkling Strawberry Sugar
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Sugar Cookies with Sparkling Strawberry Sugar, a treat that embodies the essence of spring and summer celebrations. These cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with vibrant strawberry flavor thanks to freeze-dried strawberry powder. The sparkling sugar coating adds a festive touch, making them perfect for birthdays, picnics, or any gathering. Easy to make and fun for the whole family, these cookies not only taste amazing but also look stunning on any dessert platter. Elevate your cookie game with this simple yet impressive recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (36g) freeze-dried strawberry powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure strawberry extract
- ½ teaspoon red gel food coloring
- ½ cup white or red sparkling sugar (sanding sugar)
- 1 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberry powder
Instructions
- Prepare freeze-dried strawberry powder by blending until fine.
- Make sparkling sugar by mixing strawberry powder with sparkling sugar.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy, then mix in eggs and extracts.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, and strawberry powder.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Chill dough for at least 2 hours before forming into balls and rolling in sparkling sugar.
- Bake cookies for 10 minutes until just set and cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg