Description
Make these adorable Strawberry Milkshake Cookies for a sweet Valentine’s surprise. They are fun to bake and taste just like a creamy milkshake!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree (from fresh or frozen strawberries)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- 1/4 teaspoon strawberry extract (optional, for frosting)
- Pink food coloring (optional, for frosting)
- Sprinkles, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the strawberry puree until the dough is uniformly pink. Do not overmix.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, strawberry extract (if using), and a few drops of pink food coloring until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach a spreadable consistency.
- Once cookies are cool, frost the tops. Before the frosting sets, decorate with sprinkles to look like a milkshake topping.
Notes
- For an extra strawberry flavor, use freeze-dried strawberry powder in the cookie dough.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before scooping if your kitchen is warm.
- You can use a piping bag with a star tip to pipe a swirl of frosting for a more authentic milkshake look.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approx. 180
- Sugar: Approx. 18g
- Sodium: Approx. 50mg
- Fat: Approx. 9g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 4g
- Trans Fat: Negligible
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 24g
- Fiber: Less than 1g
- Protein: Approx. 2g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 30mg