Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
– 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– Baking sheet
– Parchment paper
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Spatula
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, I cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until it’s light and fluffy; this usually takes about 3-5 minutes. The mixture should feel airy between my fingers and smell divine! Then, I add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until everything is well combined. It’s at this stage that I can really smell the sweetness of the butter and sugar melding, and I just can’t resist a little taste. (See the next page below to continue steps…)