Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of strawberry and sugar cookie with these Strawberry Pop Tart Sugar Cookies. Enjoy the sweet, buttery flavor and crumbly texture in every bite.
Ingredients
– 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup strawberry jam
– Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. 4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
6. 6. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
7. 7. Use a round cookie cutter or biscuit cutter to cut out circles from the dough.
8. 8. Place half of the circles on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam into the center of each circle.
9. 9. Top each filled circle with another dough circle, pressing the edges to seal.
10. 10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden.
11. 11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. 12. Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a more vibrant strawberry flavor, you can use strawberry preserves or jam with chunks of fresh strawberries. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American