Description
Delightful cookies inspired by the flavors of childhood strawberry pop tarts, featuring a rich buttery base and creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
- Strawberry extract (for icing)
- Colorful sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and strawberry extract for icing, drizzle over cookies, and top with sprinkles.
Notes
Chill the dough for easier handling if it seems too sticky. Optionally, add strawberry jam between two cookies for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cookies, strawberry, baked goods, dessert, family recipe