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Strawberry Glazed Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup of white granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1.5 cups unbleached flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda

Strawberry Glaze Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup fresh strawberries chopped
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Cookie Directions:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees .
  • Combine butter, sugar, vanilla, and egg.
  • Add flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and create 2” cookie balls and place them about 2” apart on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 9-10 minutes or until the edges start to brown.
  • While the cookies bake, make the strawberry glaze (directions below).
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  • Spoon or drizzle strawberry glaze over cookies and let cool completely until glaze hardens.
  • Option to dust with powdered sugar.

Strawberry Glaze Directions:

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water and sugar until dissolved creating a simple syrup.
  • Mash strawberries and add them to the simple syrup. Simmer on low for 7 minutes - stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Add strawberry sauce and vanilla to powdered sugar. Stir until combined.

BAKER NOTE

  • If the glaze is too thick, add some water or lemon juice. If the glaze is too thin, add more powdered sugar.
  • ENJOY!