These Soft and Chewy Blackberry Frosted Sugar Cookies are a gluten-free delight, brimming with the tartness of blackberries in four delicious ways! Featuring blackberry syrup infused into the dough, bursts of juicy blackberries within, a luscious blackberry frosting on top, and crowned with fresh blackberries, these cookies are a perfect blend of tart and sweet. Crafted to stay soft for days, they're also eggless, nut-free, and can be made vegan, making them an inclusive treat for all to enjoy.
Why You'll Love This: The unique incorporation of blackberry in multiple forms elevates these cookies from a simple treat to an extraordinary dessert experience. The soft and chewy texture, complemented by the crisp freshness of the blackberries and the sweetness of the frosting, creates a delightful flavor profile. Plus, their striking appearance makes them a beautiful addition to any dessert table.
Perfect Occasion: These cookies are ideal for spring and summer gatherings, picnics, or any occasion that calls for a special, fruity dessert. Their bright, vibrant flavor makes them a refreshing choice for warmer weather, while their eggless and nut-free recipe ensures everyone can indulge without worry.
Decoration Tips: The blackberry frosting adds a stunning visual element to these cookies, but for an extra touch of elegance, garnish each cookie with a fresh blackberry. If you're feeling creative, a drizzle of melted white chocolate or a sprinkle of edible glitter can add a festive flair.
- For the Blackberry Syrup:
- 1 ¾ cups frozen blackberries
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- For the Cookies:
- 2 cups gluten-free flour
- 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter or vegan baking stick, room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 2 heaping tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons blackberry syrup
- ½ cup frozen blackberries, chopped
- For the Frosting:
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegan baking stick, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons blackberry syrup
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon water (room temperature)
- A pinch of kosher salt
- Decorating:
- 12 fresh blackberries
Instructions:
- Blackberry Syrup: Cook blackberries with sugar, mashing until thick. Strain to make syrup.
- Cookies: Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, then mix in cornstarch mixture, milk, and blackberry syrup. Fold in chopped blackberries. Chill dough in the freezer for 1 hour. Roll dough balls in sugar, bake at 325°F for 15 minutes, then cool.
- Frosting: Mix butter, confectioners' sugar, blackberry syrup, water, and salt to a creamy consistency. Frost cooled cookies and top with a fresh blackberry.
Enjoy these beautifully crafted Blackberry Frosted Sugar Cookies, where the vibrant flavors of summer are captured in each bite. Perfect for sharing or indulging in a sweet, fruity escape.
