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Strawberry Sugar Cookies with Sparkling Strawberry Sugar Recipe

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Delight in these Strawberry Sugar Cookies, featuring a tender crumb infused with natural freeze-dried strawberry powder for vibrant flavor and color. The dough is enriched with vanilla and strawberry extracts, then coated in sparkling strawberry sugar for a sweet, textured finish. Perfect for a sweet treat or special occasion, these cookies are soft, flavorful, and showcase the essence of fresh strawberries in every bite.

Ingredients

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Strawberry Sugar Cookies

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons (36g) freeze-dried strawberry powder
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pure strawberry extract (e.g., Amoretti Artisan Natural Wild Strawberry or Cooks)
  • ½ teaspoon red gel food coloring

Sparkling Strawberry Sugar

  • ½ cup white or red sparkling sugar (sanding sugar)
  • 1 Tablespoon freeze-dried strawberry powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare Freeze-Dried Strawberry Powder: Blend freeze-dried strawberries in a high-speed blender or spice grinder until a fine powder forms. Mix this powder with granulated sugar and store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place until use.
  2. Make Sparkling Strawberry Sugar: Stir together freeze-dried strawberry powder with sparkling sugar (use 2 tablespoons of strawberry powder per ½ cup of sparkling sugar). Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
  3. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition to ensure even incorporation.
  6. Add Flavors and Color: Mix in vanilla extract, strawberry extract, and red gel food coloring until evenly blended.
  7. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, and freeze-dried strawberry powder until evenly combined.
  8. Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet Mixture: Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and blend on low speed just until combined to avoid overmixing and ensure tender cookies.
  9. Chill Dough: Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results, to allow flavors to meld and dough to firm up.
  10. Form and Coat Cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop, portion the dough into 30 balls. Roll each ball between your palms, then coat evenly with the sparkling strawberry sugar. Place cookies on prepared baking sheets at least 2 inches apart.
  11. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cookie tops are just beginning to set.
  12. Cool Cookies: Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. Store Cookies: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • Freeze-dried strawberry powder adds authentic strawberry flavor and vibrant color; ensure it’s finely ground for best results.
  • Do not overmix the dough after adding the dry ingredients to keep cookies soft and tender.
  • Chilling the dough is important to develop flavor and maintain cookie shape during baking.
  • Red gel food coloring enhances the strawberry color without altering dough consistency.
  • Use sparkling sanding sugar for a bright, crunchy coating that complements the strawberry flavor.
  • Cookies stored in an airtight container maintain freshness for several days, but refrigeration extends shelf life.

Keywords: Strawberry Sugar Cookies, freeze-dried strawberry, sparkling sugar, soft cookies, fruit-flavored cookies, homemade cookies, strawberry dessert

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