Description
These Valentine Strawberry Cookies are soft, sweet, and full of strawberry flavor, making them perfect for celebrating love. With their pretty pink hue and optional chocolate drizzle or sprinkles, they’re a delightful treat for Valentine’s Day or any romantic occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons (20g) freeze-dried strawberry powder (or finely crushed freeze-dried strawberries)
- 1–2 drops red or pink food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 cup (85g) white chocolate chips or melted white chocolate (optional for drizzle)
- Heart-shaped sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Make the Cookie Dough:
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and freeze-dried strawberry powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- If desired, mix in a drop or two of red or pink food coloring to enhance the color.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Scoop tablespoons of dough (about 1 1/2 tablespoons per cookie) and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the centers look slightly underbaked.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate (Optional):
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies and add heart-shaped sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the cookies as a Valentine’s Day treat or package them in decorative boxes for gifting.
Notes
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, add a teaspoon of strawberry extract to the dough.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For extra texture, mix in mini chocolate chips or chopped dried strawberries.