Description
Strawberry Sugar Cookies: Soft, chewy, and naturally bursting with real strawberry flavor, these gluten-free and vegan cookies are egg-free and nut-free—perfect for Valentine’s Day, gifting, or anytime you crave a fruity treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped or pureed
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegan butter or dairy-free baking stick, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp plant-based milk
- 1–2 drops red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mash or puree strawberries until mostly smooth.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream vegan butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in strawberry puree, vanilla, cornstarch mixture, and plant-based milk.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Add food coloring if using.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets and gently flatten.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
- Because the dough is gluten-free, it may be a little sticky; refrigerate for 15–30 minutes if needed for easier shaping.
- For deeper color, add a little more red food coloring, or leave as-is for a pale pink.
- Cookies spread slightly; flatten gently for even thickness.
- Store in an airtight container; these cookies stay best for 2–3 days at room temperature or freeze dough for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approximately 145 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 8 g
- Sodium: Approximately 60 mg
- Fat: Approximately 5 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 20 g
- Fiber: Approximately 0.4 g
- Protein: Approximately 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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