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Strawberry Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Delightfully soft and flavorful strawberry sugar cookies made with fresh or frozen strawberries and gluten-free flour. These cookies feature a sweet strawberry syrup infused dough, a tender crumb, and a beautiful pink hue, perfect for berry lovers and gluten-free baking enthusiasts alike.

Ingredients

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Strawberry Syrup

  • 1 3/4 cups quartered strawberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

Strawberry Cookies

  • 2 cups multipurpose gluten free flour (with xanthan gum)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter or vegan baking stick, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 rounded tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3.5 tablespoons strawberry syrup (prepared earlier)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring (optional, McCormick recommended)

Instructions

  1. Make the Strawberry Syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Stir constantly for about 10 minutes until strawberries liquify and sugar dissolves. Mash strawberries with the back of the spoon to break them down further.
  2. Strain the Syrup: Place a strainer or mesh colander over a bowl and strain the strawberry mixture to remove seeds and pulp. You should have at least 4 tablespoons of clear strawberry liquid. Transfer this syrup to a heat-safe bowl and allow it to cool, then refrigerate.
  3. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together gluten free flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and kosher salt. Set aside.
  4. Mix Cornstarch Water: In a small bowl, combine 2 rounded tablespoons cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water. Stir until it forms a thin, watery mixture instead of thick paste.
  5. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer with paddle attachment or hand mixer, beat room temperature butter with 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar until soft and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Combine Wet Ingredients: Slowly beat in the cornstarch water, milk, vanilla extract, and 3.5 tablespoons of cooled strawberry syrup into the creamed butter-sugar mixture. The batter will appear pale pink and slightly chunky.
  7. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually beat in the prepared gluten free flour mixture just until combined. If using, add 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring and mix until the dough is uniformly pink.
  8. Chill Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2.5 hours. This step is essential to prevent cookie spreading during baking.
  9. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: About 15 minutes before baking, preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper without greasing.
  10. Scoop and Coat Dough Balls: Using a 2-ounce cookie scoop, form 12 dough balls. If dough sticks, rinse scoop halfway through scooping. Roll each dough ball in the extra 2 tablespoons granulated sugar until fully coated.
  11. Arrange and Bake: Place dough balls 3-4 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake 6-8 cookies at a time at 325°F for 15 minutes. Keep remaining dough refrigerated while baking batches.
  12. Shape and Cool Cookies: Immediately after baking, use a spatula to gently push cookies into a round shape. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Cooling on the sheet prevents the cookies from breaking apart.

Notes

  • Use gluten free flour with xanthan gum included for the best texture.
  • Chilling the dough is critical to prevent spreading and achieve the perfect soft cookie.
  • Strawberry syrup can be made ahead and refrigerated; it thickens as it cools.
  • If using gel or paste food coloring, reduce the amount to avoid overpowering coloration.
  • Cookies keep well in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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