Strawberry Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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3 cups freeze-dried strawberries, blended into powder.
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2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, room temperature.
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1 cup granulated sugar.
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1 large egg.
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2 tsp vanilla extract.
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2 cups all-purpose flour.
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1 tsp baking soda.
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1/2 tsp kosher salt.
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1/3 cup high-quality strawberry jam.
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2 oz cream cheese, softened.
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2 cups powdered sugar.
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1/4 cup hot milk.
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Blend freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder using a blender or food processor.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg until fully incorporated.
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Gradually add flour, baking soda, a portion of the strawberry powder (reserving some for the icing), and salt, mixing until combined.
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Fold in the strawberry jam until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Roll dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 8 minutes, then remove from the oven and lightly tap the sheet to flatten the cookies.
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Return to the oven and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes until the edges are slightly crispy.
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While the cookies cool, prepare the icing: blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, hot milk, vanilla extract, and the remaining strawberry powder until smooth.
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Adjust icing consistency with more milk if needed.
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Once the cookies are completely cooled, dip or drizzle the icing over the cookies. Let the icing set before serving.
Notes:
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Use high-quality strawberry jam for the best flavor.
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Store cookies in an airtight container to retain freshness.
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The icing can be made thinner or thicker depending on your preference by adjusting the amount of milk.