Strawberry Lychee Treats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Dough Mix
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1 cup of butter, unsalted and softened up
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1 cup of white sugar
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2 eggs, large size
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1 teaspoon of lychee flavoring (try LorAnn oils for best results)
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1/3 cup of freeze-dried strawberries, powdered
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1/8 teaspoon of almond extract
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1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
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3 cups of regular flour (all-purpose)
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1 teaspoon of baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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A drop or more of pink gel food dye, if you'd like to add color
→ Coating
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1/4 to 1/2 cup of sparkling sugar, sanding sugar, or plain sugar
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to heat at 350°F (175°C) and line up a baking sheet with parchment paper before you start.
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In a big bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and sugar together until it looks fluffy and airy, which takes about 2-3 minutes.
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Add the eggs one at a time, making sure to beat well in between. Then, pour in the lychee flavoring, almond extract, and vanilla extract until everything's well mixed.
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Sprinkle the powdered freeze-dried strawberries into the mix and stir them gently. If you want a stronger pink look, add a touch of pink gel food dye and blend until you’re happy with the color.
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In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder until it’s blended smoothly.
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Slowly add the dry mixture to your wet ingredients while mixing on a low speed until everything comes together into a soft dough. Don't overmix it—stop as soon as it's combined.
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Grab some dough and roll it into small balls about 1 inch in size. Then roll each ball around in sparkling sugar so it’s fully covered, and press the sugar in lightly to stick.
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Place the sugar-coated dough balls on your parchment-lined baking sheet, keeping about 2 inches of space between each one for spreading as they bake.
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Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes in your preheated oven until the sides get a slight golden color while the centers stay soft.
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Let the baked cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a cooling rack. They’ll continue to set as they cool completely.
# Notes:
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These soft cookies are a fruity treat that blend strawberry and lychee flavors into a lovely pink delight.
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Want a stronger lychee kick? Add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of lychee flavor to the dough.