Description
Soft, sweet strawberry cookies bursting with real fruit flavor perfectly pink and ideal for springtime treats or Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1/3 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Pink or red food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chopped strawberries (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3. Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using); mix until combined.
- 4. Stir in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- 5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 6. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture to form a soft dough.
- 7. If desired, add a drop or two of pink food coloring for a vibrant hue.
- 8. Fold in white chocolate chips or fresh strawberries if using.
- 9. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet.
- 10. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
- 11. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Using freeze-dried strawberries ensures strong flavor and a pink tint without adding moisture.
- White chocolate pairs beautifully with strawberries optional but recommended.
- For fresh strawberries, dice very small and pat dry before adding to avoid soggy dough.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: strawberry cookies, pink cookies, fruity dessert, spring cookie