Description
Sweet valentines call for Valentine’s Day Strawberry Cookies that blend romantic charm with delightful crunch. Delicate strawberry-infused treats promise pure delight, offering a perfect blend of love and flavor for special moments you’ll treasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 g / 8.8 oz) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (115 g / 4 oz) unsalted butter, softened
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (20 g / 0.7 oz) freeze-dried strawberry powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 drops red or pink food coloring (optional)
Binding and Leavening Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Decoration (Optional):
- ½ cup (85 g / 3 oz) white chocolate chips or melted white chocolate
- Heart-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace by setting the oven temperature to 350F (175C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Create the cookie base by creaming butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes airy and pale, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly until fully integrated.
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and freeze-dried strawberry powder in a separate bowl, whisking to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until a cohesive dough forms. Optional: enhance color with a few drops of red or pink food coloring.
- Form cookie portions by scooping and rolling dough into uniform balls, roughly 1 1/2 tablespoons each. Position them on prepared baking sheets with sufficient spacing.
- Gently flatten each dough ball using fingertips or the back of a spoon to create a slight disc shape.
- Place cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for set edges and slightly underbaked centers.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- For decoration, melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring between 20-second intervals until smooth.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies and immediately garnish with heart-shaped sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
- Present the cookies as a romantic Valentine’s Day treat or package them in decorative gift boxes.
Notes
- Swap freeze-dried strawberry powder with ground dehydrated berries for an intense, natural fruity flavor profile.
- Chill cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain precise cookie shape.
- Incorporate extra moisture by adding a tablespoon of cream cheese to create softer, more tender cookies that melt in your mouth.
- Experiment with alternative decorations like crushed freeze-dried strawberries or edible rose petals for unique Valentine’s Day presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg