Description
Sweet, romantic Strawberry Sugar Cookies melt hearts with their delicate pink hue and festive Valentine’s Day charm. Delightful crumbly cookies packed with fruity flavor promise to spark love and delight at your special celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) fresh or frozen strawberries
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Ingredients:
- Red or pink food coloring
Instructions
- Create a velvety strawberry puree by pulverizing fresh or thawed strawberries in a blender, then strain to eliminate seeds if desired, setting the vibrant liquid aside.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until the mixture becomes airy and pale, then incorporate egg, vanilla extract, and strawberry puree, blending until harmonious.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive, soft dough emerges. Optional: enhance the pink hue with food coloring.
- Wrap the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up, making it more manageable for shaping.
- Heat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Form chilled dough into 1-inch spheres, rolling each in granulated sugar for a sparkling exterior.
- Arrange sugar-coated balls on prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are set and tops display subtle cracking. Remove before overcooking to maintain a tender texture.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, preserving their delicate structure.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are fully pureed to maximize flavor and color intensity in the cookies.
- Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds for a smoother texture and more elegant cookie.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing spread and maintaining cookie shape during baking.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant pink color without affecting the dough’s consistency.
- Replace butter with vegan alternatives like coconut oil for dairy-free version.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Add finely chopped freeze-dried strawberries to intensify the strawberry flavor profile.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 39 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg