Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen strawberries, thawed and mashed
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the mashed strawberries.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Serving size: 1 cookie
Calories: 200
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 25mg
Sodium: 100mg
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 16g
Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and tart
- Buttery and crumbly
- Perfect for parties or picnics
- Kid-friendly
User Comments:
- "These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the strawberry flavor."
- "My kids loved these cookies! They're easy to make and so delicious."
- "I'm not usually a big fan of strawberry desserts, but these cookies were amazing! I highly recommend them."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have fresh strawberries, you can use frozen strawberries that have been thawed and mashed.
- Be sure to measure the flour correctly. Too much flour will result in dry cookies.
- Do not overmix the dough, as this will also result in dry cookies.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
