Double Strawberry Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookies
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3 cups freeze-dried strawberries
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1 cup salted butter, room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 egg
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/3 cup strawberry jam
→ Icing
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2 ounces cream cheese
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1/4 cup hot milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Use a blender to transform the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cream together the butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg. Gradually mix in the flour, baking soda, a portion of the strawberry powder, and salt. Stir in the strawberry jam.
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Shape the dough into small balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes, tap the baking sheet lightly to flatten the cookies, then return to the oven and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
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Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, hot milk, vanilla extract, and the remaining strawberry powder until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.
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Dip the cooled cookies into the icing or drizzle the icing over the top.
# Notes:
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Tap the baking tray lightly after 8 minutes to ensure the cookies flatten evenly.
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The icing consistency can be adjusted depending on your preference for dipping or drizzling.