Strawberry Jam Sugar Cookies

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🍓 Strawberry Jam Sugar Cookies with Pink Glaze 🍓
A delightful, chewy cookie bursting with strawberry flavor, drizzled with pink glaze and topped with a sweet jam center. These cookies are perfect for special occasions or just to brighten your day with a touch of berry sweetness.

📝 Introduction

Strawberry Jam Sugar Cookies blend the nostalgic charm of a classic sugar cookie with a fruity, jammy center and a pretty pink glaze. Each bite delivers a soft, buttery texture, balanced with the brightness of strawberries. Whether served at a spring picnic, Valentine’s celebration, or as a cozy teatime treat, they never fail to impress.

🍓 History

Jam-filled cookies trace their origins to European traditions — from Austrian Linzer cookies to Swedish Hallongrotta (raspberry caves). This modern twist combines American sugar cookie comfort with strawberry jam’s fruity delight, offering a visual and flavorful upgrade fit for today’s dessert lovers.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup strawberry jam (for dough)
  • ½ tsp strawberry extract (optional)
  • Pink or red food coloring (optional)

For the Filling & Topping:

  • ¼ cup strawberry jam (for centers)

For the Pink Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp strawberry jam or puree
  • Drop of red/pink food coloring (optional)

🧁 Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
  • Add the egg, vanilla, strawberry extract, and jam. Mix until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  • Optional: Add a few drops of pink food coloring for a rosy hue.

2. Chill the Dough:

  • Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour. This prevents spreading.

3. Form the Cookies:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Scoop 2 tbsp-sized dough balls and slightly flatten them.
  • Use your thumb or a spoon to create a shallow indentation in the center.
  • Place a ½ tsp dollop of strawberry jam in the center.

4. Bake:

  • Bake for 11–13 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  • Let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

5. Prepare the Glaze:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and strawberry jam until smooth and drizzleable.
  • Add food coloring for a stronger pink tone if desired.

6. Decorate:

  • Once cookies are fully cooled, drizzle with pink glaze across the tops.

🧪 Formation Process

  1. Creaming Method – Creaming butter and sugar introduces air, giving the cookies a soft and fluffy base.
  2. Binding with Jam – Strawberry jam not only flavors the dough but adds moisture and a light chewiness.
  3. Chilling – Essential for controlling spread and enhancing texture.
  4. Center Filling – The jam center creates a beautiful visual and flavor burst.
  5. Glazing – The final touch that adds both sweetness and style.

🌱 Benefits

  • Nutritional Boost from Strawberries: Packed with vitamin C and antioxidants.
  • Mood-Lifting Sweetness: Sugar in moderation can boost serotonin.
  • Homemade Comfort: Making cookies at home encourages mindfulness and creativity.
  • Customizable: You can switch jams—try raspberry, cherry, or even fig!

🍽️ Nutrition (per cookie)

(Approximate, based on medium-sized cookie)

  • Calories: 190
  • Fat: 8g
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Fiber: 0.5g

💞 For the Lovers of Strawberry Magic

These cookies are for the sweethearts, the romantics, the pink lovers, and the ones who still believe in childhood dreams. If you enjoy cozy rainy days, picnics under the sun, or sweet surprises, these cookies were made for you.

🏁 Conclusion

Strawberry Jam Sugar Cookies are more than just a treat—they’re a celebration of color, flavor, and comfort. Soft, jammy, and adorned with glaze, they make any table a little brighter and any heart a little happier.

💖 From Our Kitchen to Your Heart: For the Lovers Again

Serve them to someone special, or savor them solo with a warm drink. However you enjoy them, let the strawberry magic bring a smile to your lips and warmth to your soul. 💫

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