Delight in these fresh strawberry cookies that combine fruity flavor with a tender, buttery texture.
Ingredients
Fruits
1cupFresh strawberries(hulled and chopped)
Dry ingredients
2 1/2cupsAll-purpose flour
1tspBaking powder
1/4tspSalt
Wet ingredients
1/2cupUnsalted butter, softened
3/4cupGranulated sugar
1largeEgg
1tspVanilla extract
Optional flavoring
1tspLemon zest(optional)
Instructions
Wash, hull, and finely chop the strawberries; set aside to dry.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add egg and vanilla, mix well.
Gradually mix in dry ingredients; fold in strawberries and lemon zest if using.
Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheet, chill if soft, then bake at 350°F (175°C) until edges are set. Rest briefly before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading during baking.