Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Shortcake Cookies, a perfect blend of fresh strawberries and buttery goodness in a bite-sized treat. These soft and chewy cookies capture the essence of classic strawberry shortcake, making them an ideal snack for any occasion—be it a picnic, celebration, or simply a sweet moment at home. With their beautiful presentation and delicious flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit at dessert tables. Plus, they are easy to make, ensuring that bakers of all levels can enjoy creating this tasty treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (diced)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for coating strawberries)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss diced strawberries with granulated sugar and set aside to macerate.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed; gently fold in the sugared strawberries.
- Scoop dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden brown; cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg