Name: Strawberry Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 3 h
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries (or frozen, thawed) — about 150 g; 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for the syrup); ½ cup vegan butter or dairy-free baking stick (softened) — 113 g; ¾ cup granulated sugar — 150 g; ¼ cup cooled strawberry syrup; 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (mixed as an egg replacement); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1½ cups gluten-free flour (with xanthan gum) — about 180 g; ½ tsp baking powder; ¼ tsp salt; Optional: red or pink food coloring; Extra sugar for rolling (about 2 tbsp)

Description

These vegan strawberry sugar cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with bright strawberry flavor, perfect for any gathering or as a sweet treat.

Ingredients

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1 cup chopped fresh strawberries (or frozen, thawed) — about 150 g
2 tbsp granulated sugar (for the syrup)
½ cup vegan butter or dairy-free baking stick (softened) — 113 g
¾ cup granulated sugar — 150 g
¼ cup cooled strawberry syrup
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (mixed as an egg replacement)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups gluten-free flour (with xanthan gum) — about 180 g
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
Optional: red or pink food coloring
Extra sugar for rolling (about 2 tbsp)

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Instructions

In a small saucepan, add strawberries and 2 tbsp granulated sugar; simmer on medium for 10–12 minutes until thickened.
Mash gently and strain through a fine-mesh sieve to extract syrup; chill for at least 30 minutes.
In a large bowl, cream the softened vegan butter and ¾ cup sugar until fluffy.
Stir in cooled syrup, cornstarch-water mix, and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold into the wet mixture to form a thick dough.
Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 2½ hours (or overnight).
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop about 1.5 tbsp of dough per cookie, roll in extra granulated sugar, and place on the baking sheet.
Bake for 14–16 minutes until edges are set and tops crackle but centers remain soft.
Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For a sweeter cookie, consider adding more sugar for rolling. For variations, dip in melted vegan dark chocolate or add lemon zest for a fresh profile.

Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 110
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg