Valentine Strawberry Cookies
150kcal
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar balance the strawberry flavor
- 1 large egg acts as a binder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour scoop and level for accuracy
- 1 teaspoon baking powder helps cookies rise
- 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances flavors
- 0.5 cup strawberry puree gives fruity flavor
For the Decoration (optional)
- 1 cup pink or red icing for decoration
- cups sprinkles for festive finish
Method
How to Make Valentine Strawberry Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until well combined.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture gradually and mix until incorporated.
- Fold in the strawberry puree gently until evenly distributed.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie gently and bake in the oven for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Decorate cooled cookies with pink or red icing and add sprinkles if desired.
Nutrition
Serving1cookieCalories150kcalCarbohydrates20gProtein1gFat7gSaturated Fat4gMonounsaturated Fat2gCholesterol25mgSodium60mgPotassium50mgSugar10gVitamin A300IUVitamin C1mgCalcium10mgIron0.5mg
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for a light texture. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies soft and chewy.