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Strawberry Sugar Cookies

These strawberry sugar cookies are soft and tender in the center with lightly crisp edges and a sweet, fruity strawberry flavor in every bite. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they’re easy enough for beginner bakers yet pretty and flavorful enough for holidays, parties, and special occasions. Their cheerful pink color and melt-in-your-mouth texture make them a guaranteed crowd-pleaser year-round.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 Cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon strawberry extract or 3 tablespoons strawberry gelatin powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pink food coloring optional
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar for rolling

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in strawberry extract (or gelatin powder), vanilla extract, and food coloring if using.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  7. Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls and roll each in granulated sugar.
  8. Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly soft.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Do not overbake; cookies will continue to set as they cool.
  • Chill dough for 20 minutes if your kitchen is warm to prevent spreading.
  • Use high-quality strawberry extract for the best flavor.