Strawberry Glaze Cookies Delight are the perfect combination of soft, buttery cookie dough and a fruity strawberry center. These cookies are easy to make and offer a fun twist on the traditional sugar cookie with their strawberry jam filling and sweet glaze. The dough is soft and slightly chewy, while the strawberry jam adds a pop of flavor and color. After baking, the cookies are drizzled with a smooth glaze made from powdered sugar, strawberry jam, and milk, which adds just the right amount of sweetness to complement the fruit filling. Whether you’re making them for a special occasion or as an everyday treat, these cookies are sure to impress.
INGREDIENTS- Unsalted butter (softened): 1 cup, for a soft and buttery cookie base
- Sugar: 1 cup, sweetens the dough
- Large eggs: 2, to bind the dough
- Vanilla extract: 2 tsp, enhances the flavor of the cookies
- All-purpose flour: 3 cups, the base for the dough
- Baking powder: 1 tsp, for a light rise
- Salt: ½ tsp, balances the sweetness
- Strawberry jam: ½ cup, for filling the center of each cookie
- Powdered sugar: 1 cup, for the glaze
- Strawberry jam (for glaze): 2 tbsp, adds flavor to the glaze
- Milk: 2 tbsp, to thin the glaze
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Step 3:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Step 4:
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, pressing each one down slightly. Add a small dollop of strawberry jam to the center of each cookie.
- Step 5:
- Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Step 6:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, strawberry jam, and milk to make the glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The glaze may soften slightly, but they will still be delicious.
- If you prefer, you can substitute raspberry or apricot jam for a different flavor variation.
- Make sure the cookies are completely cool before adding the glaze to prevent it from melting.
- If the glaze is too thick, add a little more milk to reach the desired consistency.
Tips from Well-Known Chefs
- Chef Suggestion: For extra texture, add a sprinkle of crushed freeze-dried strawberries on top of the glaze for added flavor and a pop of color.
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the dough ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.
How can I keep the cookies from spreading too much while baking?
Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help prevent the cookies from spreading too much.