These Strawberry Nut Drops are tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that balance bright strawberry sweetness with the deep aroma of almond extract and the crunch of toasted walnuts. The mashed berries fold into a rich, buttery dough, creating a moist crumb that pairs perfectly with a light, tangy strawberry glaze. Ideal for tea time, holiday cookie platters, or casual after-dinner treats, these drops come together quickly with pantry staples. They’re easy to scale for gatherings and freeze well for make-ahead convenience.
Strawberry Nut Drops
Description
These Strawberry Nut Drops are tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that balance bright strawberry sweetness with the deep aroma of almond extract and the crunch of toasted walnuts. The mashed berries fold into a rich, buttery dough, creating a moist crumb that pairs perfectly with a light, tangy strawberry glaze. Ideal for tea time, holiday cookie platters, or casual after-dinner treats, these drops come together quickly with pantry staples. They&# 226;ÂÂre easy to scale for gatherings and freeze well for make-ahead convenience.Ingredients
Directions
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Mash the strawberries until smooth; reserve 2 tablespoons of the mashed berries with their juice for the glaze.
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Cream the sugar, butter, and almond extract together until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg until fully incorporated.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
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Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the remaining mashed strawberries, mixing until just combined.
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Gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
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Drop tablespoons of dough onto lightly greased or parchment-lined cookie sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
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Bake in a 375ðF (191ðC) oven for 12âÂÂ14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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While the cookies bake, mix the reserved 2 tablespoons of strawberry juice with the confectioner's sugar to form a thin, spreadable glaze.
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Spread the glaze over the warm or cooled cookies.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 40
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 130.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4.3g7%
- Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
- Cholesterol 4.7mg2%
- Sodium 52.7mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 21.3g8%
- Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
- Sugars 10.9g
- Protein 1.9g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Strawberries: Use fresh or frozen strawberries. If using frozen, thaw and drain excess liquid before mashing to keep the dough from becoming too wet.
Nuts: For a deeper flavor, toast the walnuts in a 350ðF oven for 5âÂÂ7 minutes before chopping.
Glaze Consistency: Adjust the glaze thickness by adding more confectioner's sugar for a thicker coat or a few drops of milk or water for a thinner drizzle.
Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze unbaked dough portions or baked cookies for up to 2 months.
