Craving a sweet treat to share with your loved ones this Valentine's Day? Look no further! Our Valentine Strawberry Cookies Recipe is quick to whip up, surprisingly healthy, and absolutely bursting with strawberry flavor. Imagine biting into a soft, chewy cookie that perfectly captures the essence of romance. Trust me, these are a guaranteed heart-melter! I’ve been making them for years, and they’re always a hit.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, bless her heart, wasn’t much for elaborate desserts, but she always made these simple strawberry cookies around Valentine's Day. She told me they were her secret for making sure everyone felt loved. I've carried on the tradition, adding my own little touches, but the essence remains: these cookies are a small, sweet gesture that speaks volumes. Every time I bake them, I feel connected to her, and I hope they bring you the same warmth and joy!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed
For the Glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk or water
- A few drops of red food coloring (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in strawberries: Fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Shape and bake: Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the glaze (optional): In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk (or water), and red food coloring (if using) until smooth. Add more liquid or sugar to achieve the desired consistency.
- Glaze: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and let it set.
- Serve: Enjoy your Valentine Strawberry Cookies Recipe!
Valentine Strawberry Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries.1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk (or water), and red food coloring (if using) until smooth. Add more liquid or sugar to achieve the desired consistency.1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk or water, A few red food coloring
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and let it set.
- Enjoy your Valentine Strawberry Cookies Recipe!