Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Double Strawberry Sugar Cookies, where vibrant flavors of freeze-dried strawberries meet creamy icing for a treat that’s perfect for any occasion. These cookies are not just visually appealing with their bright color, but they also boast an intense strawberry flavor that will leave everyone craving more. Easy to make and delightful to share, these cookies are ideal for parties, picnics, or simply as a sweet surprise in your lunch box. Involve your kids in the baking process for a fun family activity!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 cup salted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup strawberry jam
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup hot milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder using a blender.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Beat in the egg.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, part of the strawberry powder, and salt; mix until combined. Stir in strawberry jam.
- Roll dough into one-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 8 minutes; tap the sheet gently before returning to bake for another 2-3 minutes until golden.
- For icing, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, hot milk, vanilla extract, and remaining strawberry powder until smooth.
- Ice cooled cookies by dipping or drizzling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg