Description
Sweet strawberry sugar crinkle cookies bring classic cookie charm with a fruity twist. Powder-dusted and delightfully crumbly, these treats offer a perfect balance of delicate strawberry flavor and classic cookie comfort you’ll adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon strawberry extract
Decorative and Filling Ingredients:
- Granulated sugar (for rolling)
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- Strawberry jam (for filling)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Whisk dry ingredients in a small bowl, combining flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then set aside for later integration.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light, airy, and thoroughly blended, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate egg, vanilla extract, and strawberry extract into the butter mixture, ensuring complete integration. Add pink food coloring if desired for enhanced visual appeal.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until a uniform dough forms without overmixing.
- Create uniform cookie portions by scooping tablespoon-sized dough and rolling into smooth spheres, then generously coat each ball in granulated sugar.
- Arrange sugar-coated dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart to allow proper expansion during baking.
- Gently press a small indentation into the center of each cookie using your thumb or the back of a spoon, creating a perfect reservoir for jam.
- Carefully fill each cookie’s center with a small teaspoon of strawberry jam, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown, signaling perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to wire racks for complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Customize the strawberry flavor by experimenting with different fruit extracts like raspberry or peach for unique taste variations.
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth, even mixing and optimal cookie texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and maintain cookie shape during baking.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a reliable gluten-free blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg