Go Back

Strawberry Cookies

Delightful treats that combine the sweetness of strawberries with classic cookies, perfect for any occasion.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups freeze-dried strawberries Ground to a fine dust
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it is softened for smooth dough
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
  • Pink food coloring (optional) Adjust to desired shade

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
  2. Place freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor and pulse until ground to a fine dust. Measure out 1 tablespoon for rolling cookies.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar with an electric mixer until well-combined.
  4. Add the strawberry powder (reserve 1 tablespoon) and stir until combined. If desired, stir in pink food coloring.
  5. Beat in the egg until combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add to the strawberry mixture, mixing until well-combined.
  7. Combine reserved strawberry powder with 1/4 cup sugar for rolling.
  8. Scoop dough into level 1 1/2 tablespoon portions and roll into balls. Roll in the strawberry sugar mixture and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 11 minutes.
  2. Allow cooling on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container and thaw at room temperature before serving.