Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
Soft, buttery cookies bursting with fresh strawberries and a tender crumb, inspired by classic strawberry shortcake. Finished with a light glaze, they are sweet, fresh, and perfect for warm-weather treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- salt
- unsalted butter, softened
- granulated sugar
- egg
- vanilla extract
- fresh strawberries, diced
- heavy cream
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Gently fold in diced strawberries.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
- Cool completely before glazing.
- Mix powdered sugar with heavy cream until smooth and drizzle over cookies.
Notes
- Pat strawberries dry to prevent excess moisture in the dough.
- Chill dough briefly if cookies spread too much.
- Add white chocolate chips or lemon zest for variation.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days due to fresh fruit.
- Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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