Biting into one of these Double Strawberry Sugar Cookies is like a little piece of heaven! Perfectly chewy, bursting with berries, and that creamy icing? Divine!You won’t be able to resist reaching for seconds (or thirds)! These cookies are a true delight for anyone with a sweet tooth. The combination of fresh strawberries and sugary goodness is simply irresistible. Trust me, you’ll want to savor every last crumb.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
These Double Strawberry Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat for anyone who adores the combination of strawberries and sugar. The chewy texture, the burst of berry flavor, and the creamy icing make these cookies a true delight for the taste buds.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups freeze-dried strawberries
- 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup high-quality strawberry jam
Icing: - 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup hot milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Process freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder in a blender.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add egg. Mix in flour, baking soda, strawberry powder (reserve some for icing), and salt. Incorporate strawberry jam.
- Shape dough into balls, place on baking sheet, and bake for 8 mins. Tap sheet to flatten cookies, then bake for 2-3 more mins.
- For icing, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract with strawberry powder. Adjust thickness with milk.
- Dip cookies in icing if desired. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Recipe Tips:
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, consider adding a few drops of strawberry extract to the cookie dough. You can also garnish the cookies with fresh strawberry slices for an extra touch of freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 mins | Cooking Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 30 mins | Kcal: 302 kcal | Servings: 20 cookies