Go Back
–+ servings
Iced Strawberry Sugar Cookies

Chewy Iced Strawberry Sugar Cookies You Can’t Resist

Indulge in these Iced Strawberry Sugar Cookies, featuring a chewy texture and vibrant flavors enhanced by freeze-dried strawberries.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries ground into a powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Icing
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Iced Strawberry Sugar Cookies
  1. Prepare Strawberries: Grind freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder and combine with flour to prevent clumping.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and strawberry powder until well combined.
  3. Cream Ingredients: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add egg and yolk, mixing until fully incorporated.
  5. Blend Mixes: Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients on low speed until combined.
  6. Chill Dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 to 60 minutes.
  7. Bake: Scoop dough onto a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
  8. Cool: Let cookies cool on a baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  9. Make Icing: Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
  10. Decorate: Dip cooled cookies in icing and sprinkle with freeze-dried strawberry pieces if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Refrigerate iced cookies to keep the cream cheese fresh. Plain cookies can be stored at room temperature.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!