Strawberry Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
11 mins
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Total Time
26 mins
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Servings
22 cookies
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Calories
261 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Strawberry Cookies
Description
These Strawberry Cookies begin with freeze-dried strawberries finely ground to a powder and incorporated into a creamed mixture of butter and granulated sugar. The dough includes flour, baking soda, and salt, mixed in gradually to maintain a tender texture. After shaping, the cookies are rolled in a blend of reserved strawberry powder and sugar to create a slightly crisp coating when baked. This careful integration of strawberry powder throughout the cookie gives a consistent subtle berry flavor and a soft yet slightly crisp bite. The optional addition of pink food coloring is purely for aesthetic effect.
The process requires dissolving the strawberries into a powder to concentrate their flavor and distribute it evenly. The cookies bake at 350°F until set, preserving their tender crumb. Their balance of sweetness with strawberry tartness makes them suitable for a snack or accompaniment with tea or coffee.
The recipe notes mention storing cookies at room temperature for up to five days and suggest using fresh freeze-dried strawberry powder for best results. Substituting pre-powdered strawberry powder is possible but requires adjusting quantity.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups freeze-dried strawberries see note (1.5oz)
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Food Coloring optional, pink
- 1 egg large
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
- Place freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor and pulse repeatedly until they’re ground to a fine dust. Measure out 1 Tablespoon of fine powder and place in a small dish (for rolling the cookies).
- Combine butter and granulated sugar in large bowl and use an electric mixer to beat until well-creamed (about 2 minutes on md-high speed).
- Add strawberry powder (minus the Tablespoon which you will reserve for later) and stir on low-speed until combined.
- If desired, add pink food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Stir in egg until combined.
- In a separate dish, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. With mixer on low-speed, gradually add to the strawberry mixture in 3 parts, stirring until completely combined.
- Take your reserved strawberry powder from earlier and add ¼ cup (50 g) of granulated sugar. Whisk until well-combined.
- Scoop dough by level 1 ½ Tablespoon and roll between your palms to make a smooth ball. Roll through the strawberry/sugar mixture until completely coated and place on a parchment lined baking sheet, spacing at least 2” apart.
- Bake in center rack of 350F (175C) oven for 11 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for several minutes before using a spatula to carefully transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before enjoying.
Notes
- Freeze-dried strawberries should be pulverized finely to distribute flavor evenly in the dough.
- Reserve a tablespoon of strawberry powder to mix with sugar for rolling cookies, which adds texture and flavor.
- Store finished cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 22cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 108mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 269IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 329mg | 366% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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