Description
Strawberry Glaze Cookies bring fresh summer vibes right to your kitchen counter, with real berries creating a tangy-sweet sensation that makes your taste buds dance. Baked with pure passion and topped with a glossy strawberry glaze, these cookies turn an ordinary afternoon into something special.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup strawberry jam
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by preheating the oven to 350°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream 1 cup softened butter with 1 cup granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Add 2 large eggs to the butter mixture, blending thoroughly after each egg. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- Separately whisk 3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt together.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a consistent dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions and roll into smooth balls.
- Arrange the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently press down on each ball to slightly flatten its surface.
- Create a small center well in each cookie using your thumb or a spoon’s back.
- Carefully fill each well with ½ teaspoon of strawberry jam.
- Bake the cookies at 350°F for 12-15 minutes until the edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely.
- Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons strawberry jam, and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag.
- Let the glaze set before serving your delightful strawberry cookies.
Notes
- Let the butter soften at room temperature for 30 minutes before creaming to ensure a smooth, even mixture that helps your cookies stay tender.
- Press the center indent gently to prevent the cookie from cracking during baking, which keeps your strawberry filling secure.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend and add an extra tablespoon of liquid to maintain moisture.
- Fresh strawberry jam makes a significant flavor difference, so choose high-quality preserves or make your own for the most vibrant taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 173 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg