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STRAWBERRY SUGAR COOKIES with SPARKLING STRAWBERRY SUGAR

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Total Time: 32 mins
  • Yield: 2 dozen cookies 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the delightful sweetness of these strawberry sugar cookies made with a burst of real strawberry flavor. Topped with sparkling strawberry sugar, these cookies are perfect for any occasion.


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
  • 1/2 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon red gel food coloring

SPARKLING STRAWBERRY SUGAR:

  • 1/2 cup white or red sparkling sugar (sanding sugar)
  • 1 Tablespoon freeze dried strawberry powder

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Dough: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, extracts, and food coloring. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, and strawberry powder. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet until combined.
  3. Rolling: Shape dough into balls, roll in sparkling strawberry sugar mixture, and place on baking sheets.
  4. Baking: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set. Cool on wire racks.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of strawberry extract and food coloring based on your preference.
  • For a more intense strawberry flavor, add more freeze dried strawberry powder.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 120 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg