Description
Soft and Tender Strawberry Shortbread Cookies offer a delicious blend of buttery richness and the sweet essence of ripe strawberries. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to afternoon tea. Dusted with powdered sugar, they not only taste divine but also make an elegant addition to your dessert table. Easy to prepare, this recipe promises moments of joy and nostalgia with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream the room temperature butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined, then gently mix in the chopped strawberries.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg