Delicious Strawberry-Infused Sugar Cookies Put a New Spin on an Old Favorite

Delicious strawberry sugar cookies can be enjoyed year-round, making them a perfect addition to any occasion. Here's a simple recipe that requires minimal effort and yields 15 delectable cookies.

Ingredients: - 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour - 3 Tbsp. freeze-dried strawberry powder - 1/2 tsp. baking soda - 1/2 tsp. baking powder - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1/4 cup granulated sugar - 1/4 cup light or dark brown sugar - 1 tsp. vanilla extract - 1 egg - Food coloring (green, red, yellow) - 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar (for decoration) - 1 Tbsp. white chocolate chips

Equipment: - Large mixing bowl - Medium bowl - 1 small microwave-safe bowl - Rubber spatula - Plastic wrap - 2 baking sheets - Parchment paper or silicone mats - Toothpick or piping bag - 2 line breaks (for markdown paragraphs)

Instructions:

In the large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, strawberry powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and egg, mixing well.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Divide the dough into two parts. Dye one part green for the leaves and the other red for the strawberry.
Shape the red dough into balls and flatten slightly to create a strawberry shape. Place on the prepared baking sheets.
Roll the green dough into two short logs and pinch the ends together to form strawberry leaves. Place these on top of the red dough.
Sprinkle granulated sugar on top of each cookie.
Bake at 350°F for 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges have set. Let the cookies cool on the tray for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Decorate cookies with melted white chocolate and yellow food coloring to create strawberry seeds.
Store completed strawberry sugar cookies in an airtight container for up to five days.

Preparation and Chilling Time: The preparation time for this recipe is 10 minutes, and the dough needs to be refrigerated for 30 minutes to firm up.

Cooking and Decorating Time: Cooking time for the strawberry sugar cookies is 9-11 minutes, and decorating time is approximately 10 minutes.

Fun Fact: The holiday National Sugar Cookie Day is celebrated in the USA on July 9. Enjoy your strawberry sugar cookies all year round!