Recipe of the day: Easy Strawberry cookies

Wondering what to bake in your kitchen this weekend? Look no further! Our Easy Strawberry Cookies recipe is here to save the day.

These cookies are a perfect fusion of fresh strawberries and rich, buttery goodness. With only a handful of basic ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a batch of irresistible strawberry cookies that everyone will adore.

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Easy Strawberry cookies

Would you like to delight your loved ones with a surprise? Make their weekend extra special by treating them to these homemade cookies.

• Author: Rosemary Molloy
• Prep Time: 10 Minutes
• Cook Time: 15 Minutes
• Total Time: 25 Minutes
• Yield: 4 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ½ cup vegetable oil*
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• ½ cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1¾ cups all purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup chopped strawberries
• *The Chef uses corn or sunflower oil

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 176°C   line 1 or 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl whisk together the egg, juice, oil, vanilla and sugar, until well combined.
3.  Add flour and baking powder and mix until combined, gently mix in the chopped strawberries just until combined.  Form into balls (approximately the size of a golf ball.  Place on prepared cookie sheets, sprinkle with a little granulated sugar and bake for approximately 15 minutes.  Let cool completely and enjoy! Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

Notes

1. The cookies should be stored in an airtight container. They can be left out at room temperature (if it isn’t too warm) over night. Longer than that they should be stored in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to a week.
2. Or they can be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag. Cookies will last up to 3 months in the freezer.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 18 cookies
• Calories: 125kcal
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 4mg
• Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Protein: 1g
• Cholesterol: 9mg