Description
These Strawberry Sugar Cookies are the perfect blend of buttery sweetness and fresh fruit flavor. Made with real strawberries, they’re soft, chewy, and bursting with natural fruitiness. Their beautiful pink hue makes them a great treat for holidays, parties, or just because!
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Liquid:
- 1 ¾ cups quartered strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
For the Cookies:
- 2 cups gluten-free flour (or 2 packed cups all-purpose flour for a non-gluten-free version)
- 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter or vegan baking stick, room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (keep the extra 2 tbsp separate for rolling)
- 2 heaping tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water (acts as an egg substitute)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy alternative)
- 3.5 tablespoons strawberry liquid (from the cooked strawberries)
- ¼ teaspoon red food coloring (optional for a more vibrant color)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Liquid: In a saucepan, cook strawberries and sugar over medium heat until soft and syrupy. Strain the mixture, reserving the liquid, and let it cool.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add the cornstarch-water mixture, milk, strawberry liquid, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Incorporate the Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until fully combined.
- Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2.5 hours (or overnight) to prevent excessive spreading.
- Shape and Coat: Scoop dough into small balls and roll them in granulated sugar.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Place dough balls on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
- Reshape While Warm: Use a spatula to gently reshape cookies immediately after baking.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on a rack before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading.
- For a more vibrant color, add a small drop of red food coloring.
- These cookies stay fresh for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American