These Strawberry Glazed Sugar Cookies are a delectable treat that are suitable for any occasion. The sweet and buttery sugar cookies are topped with a luscious strawberry glaze and a drizzle of icing, making them as lovely as they are tasty.
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 cup granulated sugar. 1 large egg. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves. 1 cup powdered sugar. 2-3 tablespoons milk. Pink food coloring optional. Sprinkles for decoration optional.
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and mix until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft cookie dough forms. Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie. Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, make an indentation in the center of each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once the cookies are completely cool, heat the strawberry jam or preserves in a microwave-safe bowl for about 20 seconds until it becomes more liquid in texture. If desired, add a few drops of pink food coloring for a vibrant glaze. Fill the center indentation of each cookie with the strawberry glaze. In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to create a thick, but pourable icing. Adjust the milk or sugar as needed to reach your desired consistency. Drizzle the icing over the cookies or use a piping bag to create decorative patterns. Add sprinkles on top of the icing while it's still wet to decorate the cookies as desired. Allow the icing to set before serving these delicious strawberry glazed sugar cookies!