Lychee-Strawberry Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Cookie Dough
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp lychee flavoring (LorAnn oils recommended)
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1/3 cup freeze-dried strawberries, ground into powder
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1/8 tsp almond extract
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp salt
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Pink gel food coloring (optional)
→ For Rolling
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1/4 to 1/2 cup sparkling sugar, sanding sugar, or granulated sugar
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the lychee flavoring, almond extract, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
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Gently stir in the freeze-dried strawberry powder until evenly distributed. If you want a more vibrant pink color, add a few drops of pink gel food coloring and mix until the desired shade is achieved.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft, cohesive dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
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Scoop the dough and roll into 1-inch balls using your hands. Then roll each ball in the sparkling sugar until evenly coated, pressing gently to help the sugar adhere.
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Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just turning lightly golden but the centers still look soft.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies will continue to set as they cool.
# Notes:
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These buttery cookies feature the unique combination of lychee and strawberry flavors for a delicate, fruity treat with a beautiful pink hue.
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For a stronger lychee flavor, you can add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of lychee flavoring to the dough.