Double Strawberry Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Dough
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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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Using a blender, pulverize freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla extract together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then gradually incorporate flour, baking soda, a part of the strawberry powder, and salt. Lastly, mix in the strawberry jam.
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Roll the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 8 minutes. Lightly tap the baking sheet to flatten the cookies, then bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
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Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, hot milk, vanilla extract, and the remaining strawberry powder. Adjust consistency with additional milk if needed.
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Dip cooled cookies into prepared icing or drizzle icing over the tops.
# Notes:
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Adjust icing consistency by adding small amounts of milk until desired texture is achieved.