Description
Strawberry cookies are a delightful treat that brings together the sweetness of fresh strawberries and the rich, buttery texture of cookies. Perfect for a summer snack or as a special dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries and white chocolate chips (if using).
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 24 cookies.
- You can add chocolate chips, dried strawberries, or nuts like walnuts or pecans for variation.
- To store, keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- To freeze, scoop dough balls and freeze on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer-safe bag.
- You can decorate with icing or sprinkles if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg