If you’re a strawberry lover, get ready to meet your new favorite cookie. These Double Strawberry Sugar Cookies are the very definition of fruity indulgence—soft and chewy, loaded with real strawberry flavor from freeze-dried berries and jam, and topped with a creamy, dreamy strawberry-flecked icing that melts in your mouth.

With every bite, these cookies deliver a burst of bright berry flavor wrapped in buttery sweetness. They’re beautiful, easy to make, and perfect for spring brunches, Valentine’s Day, baby showers, or anytime your sweet tooth calls for something a little extra special.

Whether you’re baking for yourself, family, or guests, these homemade strawberry sugar cookies are guaranteed to impress.

🍓 What Makes These Cookies “Double Strawberry”?

These cookies earn their name by layering strawberry flavor in two delicious ways:

Freeze-dried strawberries: These are ground into a powder and mixed directly into the dough, infusing each bite with natural, concentrated berry flavor and color.
High-quality strawberry jam: Swirled into the dough, it adds sweet, fruity richness and makes the cookies moist and chewy.

Top them off with a strawberry-streaked cream cheese icing and you’ve got triple strawberry heaven if you decide to go all in.

🛒 Ingredients – Fresh, Fruity, and Simple

These cookies use accessible ingredients, with freeze-dried strawberries giving them an edge you’ll love.

Cookie Dough:

3 cups freeze-dried strawberries
2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
⅓ cup high-quality strawberry jam

Icing:

2 ounces cream cheese
2 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup hot milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Reserved strawberry powder from above

🍓 Tip: Look for freeze-dried strawberries in the dried fruit aisle or online. They blend easily into powder and provide concentrated strawberry flavor without moisture.

👩‍🍳 Directions – How to Bake Perfect Strawberry Sugar Cookies

Step 1: Make the Strawberry Powder

Place 3 cups of freeze-dried strawberries into a blender or food processor and pulse until you get a fine, uniform powder. Reserve a few tablespoons for the icing.

Step 2: Preheat and Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 3: Mix the Dough

In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and mix until combined.
Mix in the flour, baking soda, kosher salt, and the strawberry powder (except the reserved portion for icing).
Finally, fold in the strawberry jam, mixing until evenly incorporated but without overworking the dough.

Step 4: Shape and Bake

Shape dough into balls (1.5 to 2 tablespoons each) and place spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 8 minutes, then carefully tap the tray on the counter to flatten the cookies slightly.
Return to the oven and bake for another 2–3 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the centers are still soft.

Step 5: Make the Icing

In a medium bowl, mix:

2 ounces softened cream cheese
2 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup hot milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add in the reserved strawberry powder

Whisk until smooth and adjust thickness with more milk or sugar as needed.

Step 6: Ice and Enjoy

Once cookies are fully cooled, dip the tops into the icing or drizzle with a spoon. Let set for 10–15 minutes before stacking or storing.

⏱️ Recipe Snapshot

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 20 cookies
Calories: ~302 kcal per cookie

🍓 Why You’ll Love These Cookies

Naturally pink from real strawberries
No food coloring needed
Ultra chewy with a soft middle
Cream cheese icing = tangy perfection
Big berry flavor in every bite
Eye-catching and festive for any season

These are the cookies you bake when you want to impress—and still keep it simple.

🎨 Decorating Ideas & Variations

Add sprinkles on top of the icing for birthday parties or bridal showers
Use heart-shaped cookie cutters for Valentine’s Day
Pipe icing for neat swirls or drizzles
Substitute raspberry jam for a fun flavor twist
Add white chocolate chips for a creamier bite
Sandwich them with icing for a strawberry cookie sandwich!

🧊 Storage Tips

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
For longer storage, freeze unfrosted cookies and ice them after thawing.
You can also freeze the dough balls and bake them fresh as needed.

🥄 What to Serve With Strawberry Sugar Cookies

A cold glass of milk
A mug of chamomile or vanilla rooibos tea
Strawberry lemonade in spring/summer
Espresso or cappuccino for a grown-up treat

These cookies also make beautiful gifts in a cookie tin or mason jar!

🧁 Make-Ahead Tips

Make the dough ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days
Pre-scoop and freeze: Flash-freeze dough balls and store in freezer-safe bags
Icing can be made in advance and refrigerated—just let it come to room temp before spreading

💕 Final Thoughts: Sweet, Chewy, and Berry Beautiful

These Double Strawberry Sugar Cookies are more than just pretty—they’re bursting with flavor, chewy in the best way, and topped with creamy icing that elevates them to bakery-level status. Whether you’re baking for Valentine’s Day, a spring brunch, or just to treat yourself, these cookies are a delightful celebration of strawberries in every form.

They’re quick, easy, and guaranteed to make people smile. 🍓✨

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