Strawberry Frosted Sugar Cookies Recipe

These Strawberry Frosted Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. Soft and chewy, these cookies are topped with a sweet strawberry frosting that adds a burst of flavor, making them a favorite among dessert lovers.

This recipe is straightforward and ideal for baking enthusiasts looking to create a delicious dessert. The combination of buttery sugar cookies and fruity frosting makes these cookies a delightful addition to any dessert table.

Delicious Strawberry Frosted Sugar Cookies

This recipe yields soft sugar cookies that are baked to perfection and topped with a creamy strawberry frosting. The preparation time is about 20 minutes, and the total time for baking and cooling is approximately 1 hour. This recipe makes about 24 cookies.

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup strawberry puree
1 tablespoon milk (adjust for consistency)
Sprinkles for decoration (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until just combined.
Shape Cookies: Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place them onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare Frosting: In a bowl, mix the powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and milk until smooth and creamy. Adjust the milk for desired consistency.
Frost Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread the strawberry frosting on top and decorate with sprinkles if desired.