Ingredients
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons cream of tartar ½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
6 tablespoons (36g) freeze-dried strawberry powder
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon pure strawberry extract
½ teaspoon red gel food coloring
For the Sparkling Strawberry Sugar: ½ cup white or red sparkling sugar 1 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberry powder
Instructions
1. Blend freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder.
2. Mix 1 tablespoon strawberry powder with sparkling sugar; store.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets.
4. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs, extracts, and food coloring.
5. Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, and strawberry powder.
6. Combine wet and dry ingredients; chill dough for 2 hours.
7. Form cookie balls, roll in sparkling sugar, and bake for 10 minutes.
8. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
PREP TIME & NUTRITION:
Prep Time: 20 minutes, Cook Time: 10 minutes, Total Time: 30 minutes, Servings: 30 cookies, Calories: 140, Net Carbs: 20g, Fats: 6g, Protein: 2g