Description
Delightful cookies that combine the nostalgic flavors of strawberry pop tarts with the sweetness of sugar cookies, topped with vibrant pink icing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold in the strawberry jam.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Allow to cool completely before icing with a mix of powdered sugar and milk.
- Let the icing set and enjoy!
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better texture. Consider chilling the dough for about 30 minutes before baking to help maintain shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, strawberry, dessert, nostalgia, sweet treats