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Strawberry Cookies

Strawberry Cookies
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These Strawberry Cookies offer a perfect blend of fresh, juicy strawberries and tender, buttery cookie dough. With a soft and chewy texture and natural fruit flavor, they are easy to make, customizable, and ideal for any snacking or dessert occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • A pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fruit

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, washed, finely chopped, and patted dry

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Wash and finely chop fresh strawberries, then pat them dry carefully to prevent excess moisture in the cookie dough. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. This ensures the cookies have an even rise and tender crumb.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step is key to creating soft cookies with the perfect texture.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture until fully combined, adding moisture and binding power to the dough.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Fold in Strawberries: Carefully fold the chopped strawberries into the dough, distributing them evenly without crushing so the cookies bake with beautiful fruity pockets.
  7. Shape and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
  8. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This helps them set perfectly while staying soft inside.

Notes

  • Fresh is Best: Use the ripest strawberries you can find to maximize natural sweetness and flavor.
  • Don’t Overmix: Stir dough gently to avoid tough cookies caused by overworking gluten.
  • Moisture Management: Dab excess moisture from strawberries with a paper towel to prevent soggy cookie dough.
  • Chill the Dough: If time allows, chill the dough for 30 minutes to improve texture and prevent spreading during baking.
  • Watch the Oven: Remove cookies when edges are golden but centers still look soft to avoid drying out.

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Keywords: strawberry cookies, soft cookies, homemade cookies, fresh strawberries, easy baking, gluten free option

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