Strawberry Cookies

Delicious Strawberry Cookie with a Glaze

Sweet and Simple Strawberry Cookies with a Glaze: Perfect for Valentine's Day or Any Day!

If you're looking for a light, flavorful, and festive dessert, these strawberry cookies with a glaze are the answer. Made with fresh strawberries and a touch of sweetness, they strike the perfect balance between fruity freshness and sugary indulgence—without being overwhelming. Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day or simply craving a strawberry treat, these cookies will hit the spot!

Fresh Strawberries for Natural Flavor

The beauty of these cookies lies in their simplicity. With only eight ingredients, including fresh strawberries, vegan butter, nondairy milk, and flour, these cookies are quick to whip up yet bursting with flavor. The real star here is the fresh strawberries. Their natural sweetness infuses every bite, so you don’t need to add a lot of sugar to make these cookies delicious.

Unlike traditional cookies, where sugar is often the dominant flavor, these strawberry cookies have a subtle, fruity taste that makes them stand out. The strawberries provide just enough sweetness, complemented by the vegan butter, which adds richness without overpowering the fruit.

Why the Glaze?

While the cookies themselves are light and not overly sweet, the addition of a glaze brings them to another level. I opted for a simple powdered sugar glaze, which adds just the right amount of sweetness and a smooth finish that complements the strawberry flavor beautifully. It’s a simple, no-fuss way to elevate the cookies without making them too heavy.

Of course, if you’re not a fan of glaze, you could easily switch it up and go for a vanilla frosting, or even a chocolate drizzle for a chocolate-covered strawberry vibe. The options are endless—experiment with what you love!

Chilling Is Worth It

One thing to keep in mind when making these cookies: they do need to chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before baking. While it might seem like an extra step, it’s essential for achieving the perfect cookie texture. Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking, allowing them to keep their shape and ensuring that they stay soft and chewy on the inside.

Patience is key, but trust me, the end result is totally worth the wait. After baking, your strawberry cookies will have the perfect texture—light, fluffy, and a little bit chewy, with a touch of crispness on the edges.

Perfect for Any Occasion

While these cookies are ideal for Valentine’s Day, with their cute, pinkish hue and sweet, romantic flavor, they’re perfect for any time of year. You could make them for a picnic, a birthday, or just to satisfy a strawberry craving on a lazy afternoon. The soft texture and fresh flavor will have everyone coming back for seconds.

You can even customize these cookies! If you're in the mood for a chocolate-covered strawberry vibe, feel free to toss in some chocolate chips or drizzle melted chocolate on top. You could also sprinkle some chopped nuts or coconut flakes for an added twist.

Vegan butter: any vegan butter will work. If you aren’t vegan normal butter should work as well.

Sugar: I used cane sugar in this recipe. Any granulated sugar will work. Keep in mind if you use a sugar like coconut sugar, the brown color will change the color of the cookies if you’re looking for that strawberry color.

Vanilla paste: I prefer this as compared to vanilla extract but either will work.

Nondairy milk: I used unsweetened almond milk. Any nondairy milk will work.

Strawberries: can use fresh or frozen. If you use frozen be sure to microwave them and mash until they are almost a liquid.

Flour: I haven’t tested any other flours in this recipe.

Powdered sugar: You can skip the glaze if you’d like or use any powdered sugar substitution. You can also use frosting.

Ingredients:

• Vegan butter

• Sugar

• Vanilla paste

• Nondairy milk

• Strawberries

• Baking powder

• All-purpose flour

• Powdered sugar

Recipe:

Makes about 6-8 cookies (depending on size you make them)

• 1/3 cup softened butter

• 1/3 cup sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla paste

• 4 tablespoons nondairy milk

• 1/3 cup strawberries (chopped + mashed)

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 cup flour

Directions:

1. In a bowl combine the butter, sugar, vanilla, and nondairy milk. Fold in the mashed up strawberries.

2. Add in the baking powder and flour. Stir until a dough like texture forms. Cover the dough and place in the refrigerator for at LEAST 1 hour. This step is super important as the cookies won’t turn out correctly unless the dough chills.

3. Once you are about to take the cookies out of the refrigerator, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

4. Use a cookie scoop to scoop all the dough. Press the dough down slightly with your hands.

5. Bake for 10-15 minutes.

6. Once completely cooled top with glaze. About 1 cup powdered sugar to 3-4 tablespoons nondairy milk. Enjoy!

I would recommend storing the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They should last up to one week. If you have any questions about this recipe, don’t hesitate to reach out!

If you try this recipe, I’d love to know your thoughts :)