Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup oil (vegetable, coconut, light olive oil, or melted butter)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
Other
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line one or two cookie sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, lemon juice, oil, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar until the mixture is well combined and slightly fluffy.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour and baking powder until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain tender cookies.
- Incorporate Strawberries: Gently fold in the chopped strawberries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Form Cookies: Shape the dough into balls roughly the size of a golf ball and place them onto the prepared cookie sheets spaced apart. Optionally, sprinkle a little granulated sugar on top of each cookie for a slight crunch and sparkle.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes or until they are lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the cookie sheets. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness and presentation.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for best flavor and texture.
- You can substitute the oil with melted butter for a richer taste.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
- Cookie size can be adjusted but baking time may need slight modification.
- Storing cookies in an airtight container preserves freshness for up to 3 days.
- Cookies can be dusted with powdered sugar or served plain according to preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American