Description

Soft, buttery cookies infused with freeze-dried strawberries and rolled in sparkling strawberry sugar—these strawberry sugar cookies are a fruity, sweet treat perfect for summer or Valentine’s Day.

Ingredients

For the cookies:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1¼ cups granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ tsp almond extract

3 Tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder

2½ cups all-purpose flour

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

For the sparkling strawberry sugar:

¼ cup granulated sugar

2 Tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.

Cream butter and sugar for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.

Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.

Mix in strawberry powder until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture to form a soft dough.

Combine sparkling sugar ingredients in a small bowl.

Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls and roll in strawberry sugar.

Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.

Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.

Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

White chocolate chips add a creamy twist.

For a citrusy variation, swap almond extract with lemon extract.

Dough can be chilled or frozen ahead of time.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American