Description
These soft and chewy strawberry sugar cookies are packed with real strawberry flavor, thanks to freeze-dried strawberries, and topped with a luscious strawberry buttercream frosting. Perfect for spring or any time you crave something fruity and sweet.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (10g) freeze-dried strawberries, ground
Strawberry Buttercream Frosting:
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups (220g) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (5g) freeze-dried strawberries, ground
- 1 Tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using), mixing until combined.
- Mix in the salt and baking soda.
- Gradually mix in the flour and ground freeze-dried strawberries until just combined.
- Scoop out 1.5 Tbsp-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Gently press each cookie dough ball to flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are just set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat the butter until smooth, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar and ground freeze-dried strawberries.
- Add the vanilla, salt, and cream, beating until light and fluffy.
- Spread or pipe the frosting onto the cooled cookies and enjoy!
Notes
- Do not overbake the cookies to maintain a soft texture.
- Use finely ground freeze-dried strawberries for the best color and flavor.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- You can freeze unfrosted cookies for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
