Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberry powder
- Red food coloring (optional)
- 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
- Granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugars until smooth, then add the egg and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until fully combined.
- Divide dough into three parts—keep one plain, mix cocoa powder into another, and add strawberry powder (and optional red coloring) to the last portion.
- Shape each flavor into small cylinders and sandwich them together to form balls.
- Roll each cookie ball in granulated sugar before placing them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 7-9 minutes until lightly golden; cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading. Customize your cookies by adding nuts or using different colorings for unique variations.