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Perfect Strawberry Cookies Recipe Easy Homemade Decorated with Royal Icing

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Soft and beautifully decorated strawberry-flavored cookies made with freeze-dried strawberries and royal icing. Easy to make and perfect for special occasions or everyday treats.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened (European-style recommended)
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (30 g) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
  • 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar (for royal icing)
  • 4 tbsp pasteurized egg whites (for royal icing)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (for royal icing)
  • Food coloring (optional, gel colors recommended)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift or whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually fold in the flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
  7. Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. On a lightly floured surface, roll chilled dough to about ¼ inch thickness. Cut shapes with cookie cutters and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges just start to turn golden but centers remain soft.
  10. Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely before decorating.
  11. Prepare royal icing by beating 4 cups powdered sugar with 4 tbsp pasteurized egg whites and 1 tsp lemon juice. Adjust consistency as needed and tint with gel food coloring if desired.
  12. Use a piping bag with a small round tip to outline each cookie. Let outline set for a few minutes, then flood the center with thinner icing. Use a toothpick to spread and smooth if needed.
  13. Let decorated cookies dry for several hours or overnight for a perfect finish.

Notes

Use freeze-dried strawberries for intense flavor without sogginess. Chill dough well to prevent spreading. Practice piping on parchment paper before decorating. Use gel food coloring for best icing consistency. Store decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze undecorated cookies for longer storage. Let royal icing dry overnight for best results.

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