Description
A delightful cookie recipe that captures the essence of strawberry shortcake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced (optional, for garnish)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped (for serving)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If using, top each cookie with a dollop of whipped cream and a few diced fresh strawberries.
Notes
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, you can add a few drops of strawberry extract to the dough.
- Ensure the freeze-dried strawberries are crushed into a fine powder for even distribution.
- These cookies are best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake cookies, easy cookie recipe, fruit cookies, dessert cookies, baking, homemade cookies