Double Strawberry Sugar Cookies Recipe
These Double Strawberry Sugar Cookies combine the intense flavor of freeze-dried strawberries with a soft sugar cookie base, topped with a luscious strawberry cream cheese icing. Perfectly sweet and bursting with strawberry goodness, these cookies are ideal for any occasion or as a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Prepare Strawberry Powder: Crush the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder using a food processor or blender. This powder will infuse the cookies with an intense strawberry flavor.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream the room temperature salted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture. Then, add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine all ingredients.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and the crushed strawberry powder to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined to avoid overworking the dough. Gently fold in the strawberry jam, distributing it evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape and Bake Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Prepare Icing: While the cookies cool, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, hot milk, and vanilla extract until the icing is smooth and pourable.
- Decorate Cookies: Once the cookies have cooled completely, drizzle the cream cheese strawberry icing over the tops to finish your Double Strawberry Sugar Cookies with a delicious and creamy glaze.
Notes
- Using freeze-dried strawberries gives a concentrated strawberry flavor without extra moisture that could affect the cookie texture.
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and soft.
- The icing can be adjusted with more or less milk for desired consistency.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to keep them fresh.
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