Description
ย Enjoy the sweet, fruity delight of homemade Strawberry Cookies. These soft, moist cookies are packed with fresh strawberries and a hint of citrus, making them a perfect treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and diced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup sugar, granulated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 2 medium bananas
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon orange zest or lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat oven to 375ยฐF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prep Strawberries: Clean and chop the strawberries, place them in a bowl, and add the lemon juice.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter using a fork or knife until the mixture resembles peas.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Add the milk, zest, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the wet ingredients and strawberries to the dry mixture and mix well using a spatula. Do not over-mix.
- Form Cookies: Using a cookie scoop, scoop out cookie dough and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a couple of inches between cookies.
- Bake and Cool: Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- Use a cookie scoop due to the wet mixture.
- Lemon juice enhances the strawberry flavor and freshness.
- Store cookies with a piece of bread to maintain freshness.
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before storing in an airtight container or zip-lock bag at room temperature for 3-5 days.
- To freeze, wrap cookies individually or place in an airtight container or zip-lock bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg