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Strawberry Nut Drops

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 40
Calories: 130.1
Dietary: Vegetarian
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
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon Almond extract
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 cup All purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 cup Sweet Strawberries, mashed *
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts
  • 3/4 cup Confectioner's Sugar
Directions
  1. 1
    Mash the strawberries until smooth; reserve 2 tablespoons of the mashed berries with their juice for the glaze.
  2. 2
    Cream the sugar, butter, and almond extract together until light and fluffy.
  3. 3
    Beat in the egg until fully incorporated.
  4. 4
    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  5. 5
    Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the remaining mashed strawberries, mixing until just combined.
  6. 6
    Gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
  7. 7
    Drop tablespoons of dough onto lightly greased or parchment-lined cookie sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. 8
    Bake in a 375ðF (191ðC) oven for 12âÂÂ14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. 9
    While the cookies bake, mix the reserved 2 tablespoons of strawberry juice with the confectioner's sugar to form a thin, spreadable glaze.
  10. 10
    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.

Keywords: strawberry, cookies, almond, walnuts, glaze, baking, dessert, drop cookies, easy, homemade, berry, nuts, almond extract, strawberry glaze, soft cookies
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