Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Double Strawberry Sugar Cookies! These cookies are a perfect blend of sweet, tangy strawberry flavor and creamy icing, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. The unique combination of freeze-dried strawberries infuses each cookie with intense berry goodness, while the cream cheese icing adds a rich finish. Whether you’re hosting a party, enjoying a picnic, or simply treating yourself to something special during afternoon tea, these cookies will surely impress your family and friends. Easy to make and visually appealing, they’re not just a dessert; they’re a joyful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup hot milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a blender, pulverize freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together salted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually incorporate the flour, baking soda, half of the strawberry powder, and kosher salt until combined. Mix in the strawberry jam.
- Roll dough into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes; then lightly tap the sheet to flatten cookies slightly before baking for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden.
- For the icing, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, hot milk, remaining strawberry powder, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
- Once cooled, dip cookies into icing or drizzle over the tops for decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: <0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg