Avoiding Common Mistakes When Baking Strawberry Cookies (and How to Fix Them)

Strawberry cookies are delightful – soft, chewy, and full of fruity flavor. But if you’ve ever baked a batch that turned out too flat, dry, or soggy, you’re not alone. Many home bakers run into these issues. The good news? With a few adjustments, you can avoid common strawberry cookie mistakes and get bakery-quality results every time.

1. Using Fresh Strawberries Instead of Freeze-Dried

The problem: Fresh strawberries release too much water, making cookies soggy.
The fix: Always use freeze-dried strawberries. They keep their flavor without ruining the texture.

2. Overmixing the Dough

The problem: Overmixing develops too much gluten, leading to dense, tough cookies.
The fix: Mix just until the flour disappears into the wet ingredients.

3. Skipping the Chill Time

The problem: Dough that’s too warm spreads too much, resulting in flat cookies.
The fix: Chill the dough for at least 20–30 minutes before baking.

4. Baking Too Long

The problem: Overbaked cookies become dry and crumbly instead of soft and chewy.
The fix: Remove them from the oven when edges are golden but the centers look slightly underbaked. They’ll finish setting as they cool.

5. Not Measuring Properly

The problem: Too much flour makes cookies cakey; too little makes them greasy.
The fix: Use the spoon & level method for flour and a kitchen scale for accuracy.

Pro Tips for Perfect Strawberry Cookies

• Add a teaspoon of cornstarch for extra softness.

• A drizzle of white chocolate glaze pairs perfectly with strawberries.

• Store cookies with a slice of bread in the container to keep them chewy.

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