Description
Double Strawberry Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the sweet, vibrant flavor of freeze-dried strawberries with creamy cream cheese icing. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make. With their soft, chewy texture and beautiful presentation, they are sure to impress at birthday parties, tea gatherings, or as a sweet snack for yourself. The unique strawberry flavor pairs beautifully with milk or can be enjoyed alongside fresh fruit or ice cream, making them a versatile dessert option.
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
- For the Icing: 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup hot milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend freeze-dried strawberries into fine powder using a blender.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together room temperature butter and sugar until fluffy; add egg and vanilla.
- Gradually incorporate flour, baking soda, strawberry powder, and salt; stir in strawberry jam.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 8 minutes, flatten slightly, then bake an additional 2-3 minutes until golden.
- For icing: mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, hot milk, remaining strawberry powder until smooth.
- Once cookies cool, dip or drizzle icing over them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg