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Strawberry Swirl Sugar Cookies: Pure Magic!

Strawberry cookies: bake these vibrant, swirled sugar cookies with real freeze-dried strawberries. A delightful and colorful treat perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 38 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups (318 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 sticks (226 grams) unsalted butter
  • 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
  • 1.4 ounces (40 grams) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and 1 1/4 cups sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, then slowly beat in the flour mixture.
  4. Remove just over half of the dough (about 435 grams) to a separate bowl. To the remaining dough, add crushed freeze-dried strawberries and mix on low speed until combined.
  5. Portion plain dough into 1-tablespoon balls and shape into 5-inch logs. Repeat with strawberry dough.
  6. Press one plain log and one strawberry log together, then gently roll into a flat spiral. Roll the spiral into a ball, keeping the spiral on top. Repeat with remaining dough.
  7. Roll each dough ball in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar to coat evenly. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart, and flatten slightly.
  8. Bake for 11 to 12 minutes until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

- Use butter at cool room temperature, not too soft, for the best creaming consistency and cookie spread. If it's too warm, the cookies might spread too much.
- When pressing the plain and strawberry dough logs together, be gentle. You want them to adhere without completely blending, preserving the distinct swirl pattern.
- To keep cookies soft for longer, place a small piece of bread or a tortilla in the airtight container with them. This helps absorb excess moisture and keeps the cookies from drying out.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.