Strawberry Sugar Cookies
These Strawberry Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of sugar cookies with the fresh taste of strawberries, creating a soft and chewy texture perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the strawberry reduction
- 1 cup sliced strawberries, fresh or frozen and thawed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
For the cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 2 sticks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 Tbsp strawberry reduction made above
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- Red gel food coloring optional
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 1/4 cup strawberry reduction for topping
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for coating
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small saucepan, combine sliced strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar. Mash them together and heat on medium-low until thickened, about 5 minutes. Cool in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Then mix in the strawberry reduction, egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and optional food coloring.
- Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Optionally, you can marble in additional strawberry reduction for more flavor.
Baking
- Scoop the dough into balls, roll them in granulated sugar, and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set. Let them cool on the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Spread extra strawberry reduction on top just before serving.
Notes
Make sure your butter is at room temperature for the best mixing results. If you want a stronger strawberry flavor, feel free to add more strawberry reduction to the dough. Keep an eye on your cookies while baking, as ovens can vary in temperature.