Strawberry Cookies
Bake homemade Strawberry Cookies bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. This quick and easy recipe combines real strawberries with soft, chewy dough to create a delightful treat perfect for any occasion, suitable for beginners and experienced bakers alike.
- Author: Lilly
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and finely chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash, hull, and finely chop fresh strawberries. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps prevent soggy cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This step creates the ideal texture and helps the cookies rise nicely.
- Mix in Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until fully combined, ensuring smooth and well-incorporated dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Fold Dry Ingredients and Strawberries Into Wet Mixture: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet batter. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, taking care not to overmix and crush the fruit.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for around 12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let your Strawberry Cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store for later!
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to help the batter mix evenly and improve texture.
- Drain strawberries well to prevent sogginess in the cookies.
- Don’t overmix dough; gentle folding preserves the strawberries and keeps cookies tender.
- Chill dough briefly before baking for even baking and less spreading.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Strawberry Cookies, homemade cookies, fresh strawberry dessert, soft cookies, easy baking