Description
Delight in these soft and fruity Strawberry Cookies, perfectly balanced with fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, and citrus zest. These homemade cookies offer a tender texture and a burst of natural sweetness, ideal for a wholesome treat or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and diced
- 2 medium bananas
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest or lemon zest
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup sugar, granulated
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- â…” cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies bake evenly and don’t stick.
- Prepare strawberries: Clean and chop the strawberries, then place them in a bowl and add the lemon juice. This helps preserve their color and adds a subtle tang.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Cut in the unsalted butter using a fork or knife until the mixture resembles peas, creating a crumbly texture essential for tender cookies.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly with a fork. Then add the milk, citrus zest, and vanilla extract and mix well to blend the flavors.
- Combine all: Add the wet mixture and the strawberries to the dry ingredient bowl. Gently mix using a spatula until combined, being careful not to over-mix to keep the cookies light and tender.
- Form cookies: Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25 minutes until the cookies are golden and cooked through. Remove and let cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture.
- Do not over-mix the dough to keep the cookies soft.
- You can substitute orange zest for lemon zest based on your flavor preference.
- Allow cookies to cool fully to firm up before handling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
