Name: Valentine Strawberry Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: PT-491327H34M40S
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; ¼ tsp salt; 3 Tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder or ¼–⅓ cup strawberry purée; Optional glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar + 2–3 Tbsp strawberry purée + 1–2 tsp milk

Description

Soft, chewy pink cookies with real strawberry flavor, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any cozy celebration. Made with simple pantry ingredients and topped with strawberry glaze.

Ingredients

Scale

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
3 Tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder or ¼–⅓ cup strawberry purée
Optional glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar + 2–3 Tbsp strawberry purée + 1–2 tsp milk

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg and vanilla.
Fold in strawberry powder or purée.
Combine dry ingredients; gradually mix into wet ingredients.
Chill dough 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Shape dough, place on parchment-lined sheet.
Bake 10–15 minutes. Cool on sheet, then transfer to wire rack.
Optional: mix glaze ingredients, drizzle or dip cooled cookies, allow to set.

Notes

Adjust strawberry intensity to taste. Chill dough well to prevent spreading. Store in airtight container up to 4 days.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 12–15 mins

Nutrition

Serving Size: ~24 cookies