Easy Strawberry Cookies — American Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 18x13-inch half sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl (4-quart), whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well combined. Set aside.
3. In a separate medium bowl (2-quart), cream together 1/3 cup softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fold in 1/2 cup chopped strawberries gently with a spatula, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded dough onto the prepared sheet pan about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will appear slightly soft.
9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let cool on the sheet pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Optional: Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.