Strawberry Sugar Cookies with Sparkling Strawberry Sugar Recipe
Indulge in the delightful taste of these Strawberry Sugar Cookies with Sparkling Strawberry Sugar, perfect for brightening up any spring or summer gathering. These soft and chewy cookies burst with fresh strawberry flavor, enhanced by a shimmering coating of sparkling sugar that adds a festive touch. Ideal for parties, bake sales, or simply enjoying at home, this recipe yields 30 cookies that are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make! Whether you’re treating yourself or sharing with family and friends, these cookies are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 30 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (36g) freeze-dried strawberry powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure strawberry extract
- ½ teaspoon red gel food coloring
- ½ cup white or red sparkling sugar (sanding sugar)
- 1 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberry powder
Instructions
- Blend freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder.
- Make the sparkling sugar by mixing strawberry powder with sparkling sugar.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and food coloring.
- In another bowl, whisk together dry ingredients including flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture; chill dough for at least 2 hours.
- Scoop chilled dough into balls, roll in sparkling sugar, and bake for about 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 109
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg