Description
These soft and chewy pink sugar cookies are naturally flavored with freeze-dried strawberries, making them both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. With just 10 minutes of prep and a handful of pantry staples, they’re perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthday parties, or any time you crave a sweet, fruity treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- 2 sticks (227g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (24g) freeze-dried strawberries, ground to powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- Pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a blender or food processor, pulse freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer, beat butter for 1 minute until creamy. Add granulated sugar and beat for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add dry ingredients on low speed. When mostly combined, add strawberry powder and pink food coloring (if using). Fold with a spatula until evenly pink.
- Scoop 1½ tablespoon portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat with granulated sugar. Place on a tray lined with parchment.
- Chill dough balls in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
- Bake 4–6 cookies at a time for 11–12 minutes. Cookies should be puffed with set edges. Let them cool on the tray to finish baking and crackle on top.
Notes
- Use a digital scale for accurate measurements.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and enhances texture.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 2 months; bake straight from frozen with 1–2 extra minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 118mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 47mg
Keywords: Pink Sugar Cookies, strawberry cookies, chewy sugar cookies, Valentine's cookies, pink cookies