Strawberry Sugar Cookies with Sparkling Strawberry Sugar
Strawberry Sugar Cookies with Sparkling Strawberry Sugar are soft yet crispy cookies bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and topped with shimmering strawberry sugar crystals. Perfect for celebrations, gifting, or everyday treats, these easy-to-make cookies offer a delightful fruity twist on classic sugar cookies, balancing soft interiors with crisp edges and a festive sparkle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Topping
- 1/2 cup sparkling strawberry sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and finely chop fresh strawberries. Set aside sparkling strawberry sugar for coating. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk flour and baking powder. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Gently fold in chopped strawberries and lemon zest if using. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined without overmixing.
- Shape and Coat the Cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch diameter balls. Roll each ball generously in sparkling strawberry sugar to coat all sides. Place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden and sugar sparkles crystallize. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Enjoy: Serve freshly baked strawberry sugar cookies with a smile, alongside milk or your favorite tea.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smooth mixing and consistent dough texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies; fold just until combined.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies.
- Press sparkling strawberry sugar gently for even coating on dough balls.
- Start checking cookies at 10 minutes to prevent overbaking as oven temperatures vary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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