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Double Strawberry Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Double Strawberry Sugar Cookies combine the vibrant flavor of freeze-dried strawberries with classic sugar cookie dough, topped with a luscious strawberry cream cheese icing. These cookies offer a delightful balance of sweetness and fruity tang, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups freeze-dried strawberries
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter, room temperature
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (divided: 2 tsp for dough, 1 tsp for icing)
  • 1/3 cup strawberry jam
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup hot milk (plus more as needed)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Strawberry Powder: Using a blender, pulverize the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder to be used both in the dough and the icing.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and even baking.
  3. Make Dough: In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the egg thoroughly. Gradually add in the flour, baking soda, a portion of the strawberry powder, and kosher salt, mixing until just combined. Fold in the strawberry jam to infuse the dough with bright strawberry flavor.
  4. Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into evenly sized balls and place them spaced apart on your prepared baking sheet for even baking.
  5. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 8 minutes initially. After this, lightly tap the baking sheet to flatten the cookies slightly, then continue baking for an additional 2-3 minutes, until edges are set and tops are just firm.
  6. Prepare Icing: While the cookies cool, mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, hot milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and the remaining strawberry powder until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk little by little, if needed, to get a smooth but spreadable or dip-ready icing.
  7. Ice Cookies: Once cookies have fully cooled, you can either dip them into the prepared strawberry cream cheese icing or drizzle the icing on top for a decorative finish.

Notes

  • Using freeze-dried strawberries ensures an intense strawberry flavor without adding moisture to the dough.
  • If you can’t find freeze-dried strawberries, you can use strawberry powder or finely crushed dried strawberries as a substitute.
  • Make sure cookies are cooled completely before icing to prevent melting.
  • The icing consistency can be adjusted for dipping or drizzling depending on preference.
  • Store iced cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Keywords: strawberry sugar cookies, freeze-dried strawberries, cream cheese icing, strawberry jam cookies, dessert cookies, easy cookie recipe

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