Chewy, sweet and absolutely amazing, these Strawberry Sugar Cookies are a flavorful play on a classic cookie that will having you grabbing one after one.
Line a sheet tray with parchment paper, set aside. In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the flour, strawberry powder, baking powder, and salt, set aside.
In the body of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and mix it in until combined. Add the milk, vanilla, and strawberry extract if using, stir it in until combined, scrape down the sides as needed.
Add in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined and there are no dry patches, scrape down the sides as needed. Add food coloring if using, make sure it is mixed in evenly.
Using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out the cookie dough and roll it into a ball. Place them on the prepared sheet tray close but not touching. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours, but best if you can chill overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line sheet trays with parchment paper. Pour the decorator’s sugar into a small bowl if using.
Dip the tops of the dough balls into the decorator’s sugar. Place them, sugar side up, onto the parchment-lined sheet trays about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 11-13 minutes until the tops are puffed up and they appear dry. Let the cookies cool on the tray for 10 minutes, and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
You can use purchased strawberry powder or homemade, see above.
This makes a large batch, you can make larger cookies if you'd like.
The decorators sugar is optional but highly recommended.
The addition of strawberry extract really gives it a nice strawberry flavor.
These can be frozen, see above on how to do that.
If you want a more pink color add some pink food coloring.