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Perfect Valentine Strawberry Cookies

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Soft, buttery cookies with a hint of vanilla and bursts of sweet, tangy strawberry bits—perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
  • Pink or red food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Gently fold in the diced strawberries using a spatula. If desired, add a few drops of pink or red food coloring to enhance the Valentine’s theme.
  7. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart. Use a tablespoon-sized scoop for even portions.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly soft but will firm up as they cool.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

[‘Chill the dough if your kitchen is warm to prevent cookies from spreading too much.’, ‘Dice strawberries finely to avoid excess moisture in the cookies.’, ‘Avoid overmixing the dough to keep the cookies tender.’, ‘Start checking the cookies at the 12-minute mark as baking times can vary.’, ‘Rotate trays halfway through if baking multiple trays for even cooking.’]

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Keywords: Valentine's Day, Strawberry Cookies, Easy Baking, Dessert, Sweet Treats

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