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Strawberry Swirl Sugar Cookies Recipe

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These Strawberry Swirl Sugar Cookies are delightful treats featuring a beautiful swirl of strawberry and plain dough, packed with the natural flavor of freeze-dried strawberries. Soft, slightly crisp at the edges, and coated in sugar, they are perfect for springtime or any occasion when you crave a fruity twist on classic sugar cookies.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups (318 grams) all-purpose flour, measured correctly
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 sticks (226 grams) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups (250 grams) granulated sugar, plus 1/4 cup (50 grams) for rolling
  • 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Additional Flavor

  • 1.4 ounces (40 grams) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine sea salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: Using an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the unsalted butter and 1 1/4 cups sugar on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Add the whole egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat on medium speed until fully combined, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. Incorporate flour mixture: Slowly beat the flour mixture into the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep your cookies tender.
  6. Separate and flavor dough: Transfer just over half of the dough (about 435 grams) to a separate large bowl and set aside as the plain dough. Add the crushed freeze-dried strawberries to the remaining dough in the mixing bowl and mix on low speed until the strawberries are evenly distributed.
  7. Shape cookie logs: Using a small 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out dough and roll each into balls. Then shape each ball into a 5-inch log, tapering the ends slightly for both plain and strawberry doughs.
  8. Create swirls: Press one plain log and one strawberry log side by side, gently rolling them into a flat spiral shape. Then roll the spiral into a ball again with the spiral visible on top. Repeat with all dough. If the dough becomes too soft or sticky, refrigerate for about 15 minutes until firm.
  9. Coat with sugar: Place the remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a shallow dish. Roll each dough ball in this sugar to coat evenly, which helps create a crisp and sweet exterior.
  10. Arrange on baking sheets: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Flatten each slightly with the palm of your hand to help them spread evenly while baking.
  11. Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 11 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and just beginning to brown at the edges, indicating perfect doneness without overbaking.
  12. Cool before serving: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For a softer texture, place a small tortilla inside the container.

Notes

  • Measure flour correctly by spooning it into your measuring cup and leveling off with a knife to avoid dense cookies.
  • If dough becomes too sticky, refrigerate for 15 minutes to make handling easier.
  • Rolling the dough logs together produces the signature strawberry swirl pattern in each cookie.
  • Using freeze-dried strawberries intensifies strawberry flavor without adding moisture, keeping the dough consistent.
  • Adding a small tortilla to the storage container helps maintain cookie softness over a few days.

Keywords: Strawberry Cookies, Sugar Cookies, Freeze-Dried Strawberries, Swirl Cookies, Sweet Treats, Baked Cookies

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