Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where fresh fruit meets soft-baked cookie perfection. If you’re tired of artificial strawberry flavors or dry shortbread, these Strawberry Cookies deliver tender, chewy cookies bursting with fresh strawberries, lemon brightness, and optional white chocolate—perfect for summer picnics, tea time, or kid-friendly treats. One-bowl mixing with no chill time, ready in 25 minutes total. With years of fruit-infused baking expertise, I’ve crafted this foolproof recipe using real berries for authentic taste. Here’s everything you need: ingredients, easy steps, variations, and tips.

Why This Recipe Works

Fresh Strawberry provide juicy bursts and natural pink color without food dye.
Lemon juice prevents sogginess while enhancing berry flavor.
Simple wet-to-dry mixing ensures tender crumb without overworking dough.

Ingredients & Prep

1 large egg
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ cup vegetable oil, coconut oil, or melted butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped small and patted dry
Optional: ½ cup white chocolate chips
Granulated sugar for rolling; powdered sugar for dusting

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
In large bowl, whisk egg, lemon juice, oil, vanilla, and sugar until smooth.
Add flour, baking powder, and salt; stir until just combined.
Gently fold in chopped strawberries (and white chocolate if using) until distributed.
Scoop golf ball-sized portions, roll in granulated sugar, place 2 inches apart on sheets.
Bake 15 minutes until edges golden. Cool on sheets 5 minutes, then rack. Dust with powdered sugar.

Flavor Variations

White Chocolate: Fold in chips for melty pockets.
Strawberry Jam Swirl: Dollop jam in centers before baking.
Lemon Glaze: Drizzle with powdered sugar-lemon juice icing.

Variation	Key Ingredient	Dietary Tag	Flavor Profile
White Chocolate	Chips	Indulgent	Creamy, sweet
Jam Swirl	Strawberry jam	Gooey	Fruity, jammy
Citrus Glaze	Lemon icing	Tangy	Zesty, bright

Storage Tips

Store airtight at room temperature 2 days or refrigerate 5 days. Freeze dough balls up to 2 months.

FAQs

Soggy cookies? Pat strawberries very dry before folding in.
Gluten-free? Use 1:1 GF flour blend.
Freeze-dried option? Powder ½ cup for pink dough, no fresh fruit.

Conclusion

Soft fresh Strawberry Cookies juicy berry bursts in tender, lemony perfection. Summer treat essential. For more fruit desserts, visit dishfoody.com and try our Strawberry Danish.

Strawberry Cookies

Print Recipe

Soft chewy Strawberry Cookies bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, white chocolate chips, and a hint of vanilla. Perfect pink-hued treat for summer baking or Valentine’s Day.

Author: ssam
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Category: Dessert, Cookies
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries (patted dry)
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Pink food coloring (optional)
Coarse sugar for rolling

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla.
4. Gently fold in chopped strawberries and white chocolate chips. Add a few drops pink food coloring if desired.
5. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls, roll in coarse sugar, and place on baking sheets.
6. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are set. Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Pat strawberries very dry to avoid soggy cookies.
Chill dough 30 minutes if too soft.
Perfect with strawberry cream cheese frosting.
Store airtight up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 130
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 70mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg

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