Description
Double Strawberry Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies, infused with freeze-dried strawberry powder for an intense berry flavor both in the dough and the icing. These cookies are soft, flavorful, and topped with a luscious strawberry cream cheese icing that makes them instantly irresistible.
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
Strawberry Icing
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup hot milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Remaining strawberry powder (from pulverized freeze-dried strawberries)
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Powder: Using a blender, pulverize the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder to infuse the cookies and icing with strawberry flavor.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Make Dough: Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg until fully incorporated. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, a portion of the strawberry powder, and salt, mixing gently. Finally, fold in the strawberry jam to evenly distribute the fruity flavor.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring enough space between each for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 8 minutes. Then, lightly tap the baking sheet to flatten the cookies gently and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes until edges are set and cookies are slightly golden.
- Prepare Icing: Combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, hot milk, vanilla extract, and the remaining strawberry powder in a bowl. Mix until smooth, adjusting the consistency with more milk if necessary.
- Ice Cookies: Once the cookies have cooled completely, either dip them into the prepared strawberry icing or drizzle the icing over the tops for a beautiful finish and extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the freeze-dried strawberries are completely pulverized for a smooth texture in both dough and icing.
- Flattening the cookies halfway through baking helps them spread evenly and bake uniformly.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before icing to prevent melting the creamy frosting.
- The strawberry jam adds moisture and enhances the strawberry flavor; do not skip it.
- Store iced cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry sugar cookies, strawberry cookies, cream cheese icing, freeze-dried strawberries, berry cookies, soft sugar cookies
