Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure strawberry extract
- ½ teaspoon red gel food coloring
- ½ cup sparkling sugar
Instructions
- Blend freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder. Set aside.
- Combine 1 tablespoon of strawberry powder with sparkling sugar; store in an airtight container.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and strawberry extracts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, and remaining strawberry powder.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Chill dough for at least 2 hours.
- Roll chilled dough into balls; coat in sparkling sugar.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until just set; cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg