Description
These Double Strawberry Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies, featuring a burst of strawberry flavor in every bite. The strawberry-infused dough is complemented by a luscious cream cheese icing, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies:
- 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
Icing:
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup hot milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Powder – Using a blender, pulverize freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder.
- Preheat Oven – Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make Dough – Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla extract together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then gradually incorporate flour, baking soda, a part of the strawberry powder, and salt. Lastly, mix in the strawberry jam.
- Shape Cookies – Roll the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Cookies – Bake for 8 minutes. Lightly tap the baking sheet to flatten the cookies, then bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Prepare Icing – Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, hot milk, vanilla extract, and the remaining strawberry powder. Adjust consistency with additional milk if needed.
- Ice Cookies – Dip cooled cookies into prepared icing or drizzle icing over the tops.
Notes
- You can customize the sweetness of the icing by adjusting the amount of powdered sugar.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Strawberry Sugar Cookies, Double Strawberry, Dessert Recipe, Cream Cheese Icing
