Description
These fun, fruity cookies are packed with freeze-dried strawberries and a delightful crunch—perfect for parties, springtime treats, or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup freeze‑dried strawberries, roughly crushed
½ cup popping candy or crunchy sugar pearls
Optional: pink sanding sugar for rolling
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter and both sugars until fluffy (2–3 minutes).
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
Mix in dry ingredients gradually on low speed until just combined.
Fold in crushed strawberries and popping candy or sugar pearls.
Scoop dough into 2-tbsp mounds and roll in pink sanding sugar if using.
Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden.
Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Add white chocolate chips or lemon zest for variation.
Sandwich with cream cheese frosting for a festive treat.
Dough or baked cookies freeze well.
Use crispy cereal, white chocolate chips, or toffee bits if you don’t have sugar pearls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
