Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Double Strawberry Sugar Cookies, a perfect sweet treat for any occasion. These cookies feature a vibrant strawberry flavor thanks to freeze-dried strawberries and are topped with a luscious cream cheese icing that adds a rich finish. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply craving something sweet, these visually appealing cookies will surely impress. Easy to make and bursting with berry goodness, they are ideal for sharing at parties, gifting, or enjoying during a cozy afternoon tea.
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
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup hot milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a blender, pulverize freeze-dried strawberries into fine powder.
- Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy; add egg and mix well.
- Gradually incorporate flour, baking soda, part of the strawberry powder, and salt; fold in strawberry jam.
- Roll dough into one-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 minutes; lightly tap the tray to flatten cookies, then bake an additional 2–3 minutes until lightly golden.
- For icing, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, hot milk, vanilla extract, and remaining strawberry powder until smooth; adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
- Frost cooled cookies by dipping or drizzling icing on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg