Strawberry Meltaway Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 stick butter

• 3 tbsps powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup flour

• 1/4 cup pulverized freeze-dried strawberries {ground in food processor}

• Pinch of salt

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a baking pan by lining with a sheet of parchment. Set aside.

2. In a stand mixer, beat butter and 3 tablespoons powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.

3. Add flour, strawberries and salt and mix until just combined.

4. Using a teaspoon-sized scoop, scoop dough and roll into balls and place about an inch apart on the prepared baking pan.

5. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until just set. {They shouldn't brown.}

6. Remove from oven and cool completely.

7. When the cookies are cool, place them in a brown paper bag. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar, scrunch the top of the bag closed and give them a gentle shake to coat completely.

adapted from The Kitchen Prep Blog