Description
Delight in these Strawberry Champagne Sugar Cookies, featuring a tender, buttery base enhanced with fresh strawberries and a splash of champagne for a subtle, celebratory twist. Perfectly sweet and lightly crisp around the edges, they’re rolled in pink sugar for a charming finish that’s ideal for special occasions or a festive treat.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup champagne
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
Topping
- Pink sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet and oven: Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, indicating that air is incorporated for a tender cookie texture.
- Add egg, champagne, and vanilla: Mix in the egg thoroughly, then add the champagne and pure vanilla extract, stirring until the ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt to blend the leavening agents and seasoning uniformly.
- Incorporate dry into wet mixture: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet one, blending just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can result in tough cookies.
- Fold in strawberries: Gently fold the finely chopped fresh strawberries into the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed without overmixing to maintain the dough’s tender consistency and prevent bruising the fruit.
- Prepare dough balls: Scoop out portions of dough using a cookie scoop or spoon, roll each portion into a ball, and then coat each ball thoroughly in pink sugar to add a sparkling, sweet crust.
- Arrange and bake cookies: Place the sugared dough balls spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow for spreading during baking. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Cool cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies rest on the sheet for about a minute to firm up. Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, for proper creaming and cookie texture.
- Fresh strawberries add moisture—coat dough balls well in sugar to help with spreading control and texture.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender.
- Pink sugar can be substituted with colored sanding sugar to match occasion colors.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry champagne cookies, sugar cookies, holiday cookies, festive desserts, pink sugar cookies
