Market Umbrella is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3), based in New Orleans, whose mission is to cultivate the power of farmers markets to drive economic and community health in the region. Market Umbrella has operated the Crescent City Farmers Markets (CCFM) since 1995.
Recipe
Easy Strawberry Cookies
Strawberry season is in full effect, y’all! And we see you, low-key hoarding those half-flats each week. We know this queen of berries is especially delicious fresh and straight from the pint and transformed into ruby-hued jam but here in the height of the strawberry season, you might be hankering for a new berry good recipe. Keeping it simple and streamlined, An Italian in My Kitchen offers up this easy strawberry cookie recipe. So simple, in fact, the kiddos could give it a whirl the week whilst they’re home on Mardi Gras break!
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil* (100 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (112 grams)
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour (227 grams)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup chopped strawberries (140 grams)
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C) line 1 or 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl whisk together the egg, juice, oil, vanilla and sugar, until well combined.
Add flour and baking powder and mix until combined, gently mix in the chopped strawberries just until combined. Form into balls (approximately the size of a golf ball. Place on prepared cookie sheets, sprinkle with a little granulated sugar and bake for approximately 15 minutes. Let cool completely and enjoy! Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
About Us
The Crescent City Farmers Market operates weekly year-round throughout New Orleans. The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually.