Valentine Strawberry Cookies Recipe
These Valentine Strawberry Cookies are soft, tender, and full of natural strawberry flavor, perfect for celebrating special occasions or simply enjoying a sweet treat. Their vibrant pink color and customizable decorations make them as visually appealing as they are delicious.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 20 1x
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree (fresh or thawed frozen strawberries)
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: powdered sugar or white chocolate for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the strawberry puree and mix until evenly incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to portion the dough and roll into balls. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. For heart shapes, gently flatten and use a cookie cutter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate with powdered sugar, white chocolate, or sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Chilling the dough before baking helps the cookies maintain their shape.
Slightly underbaking will result in a softer, chewier texture.
You can customize by adding chocolate chips, nuts, or lemon zest.