Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (30g) freeze-dried strawberry powder
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) strawberry puree or juice
  • 2 tbsp (10g) freeze-dried strawberry pieces, crushed

Instructions:

  1. Beat the softened butter and 60g powdered sugar on medium high. Mix for 2-3 minutes until the mixture looks pale and fluffy.
  2. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Mix until just combined.
  3. Sift together the flour and strawberry powder to remove lumps from the berry powder.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture on low speed. Mix only until the dough just comes together.
  5. Roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness on parchment paper.
  6. Cut into shapes using your cookie cutter.
  7. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  8. Place cookies on a lined sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are barely golden.
  9. Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before moving them.
  10. Whisk the glaze ingredients together, drizzle over cooled cookies, and top with crushed strawberry pieces.