Strawberry Sugar Cookies with Sparkling Strawberry Sugar (Print Version)
Simple and delicious sugar cookies with fresh strawberry flavor, rolled in Sparkling Strawberry Sugar. Features crinkly tops, crisp edges, and soft centers.
# Ingredients:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened.
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2 large eggs, room temperature.
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3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour.
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2 tablespoons cornstarch.
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2 teaspoons baking powder.
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1 teaspoon baking soda.
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2 teaspoons cream of tartar.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar.
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6 tablespoons (36g) freeze dried strawberry powder.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1 teaspoon strawberry extract.
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1/2 teaspoon red gel food coloring.
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1/2 cup sparkling sugar.
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1 tablespoon freeze dried strawberry powder for coating.
# Instructions:
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Make strawberry powder by blending freeze-dried strawberries. Mix sugar coating. Line baking sheets.
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Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, extracts, and coloring. Mix dry ingredients separately then combine. Don't overmix.
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Refrigerate dough at least 2 hours or overnight.
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Scoop and roll dough into balls. Coat in strawberry sparkling sugar.
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Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes until tops begin to set. Cool 5 minutes on pan.
# Notes:
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Use soft butter for best texture.
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Don't overmix for tender cookies.
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Freeze dried strawberries available at Target/Trader Joe's.
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Can be frozen up to 3 months.