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Strawberry Shortcake Butter Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Strawberry Shortcake Butter Cookies Recipe

Delightful Strawberry Shortcake Butter Cookies are a soft treat that combines buttery goodness with the refreshing taste of strawberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Butter room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 2 cups Flour
  • 1 cup Freeze-dried strawberries or strawberry powder as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 large Egg
Optional Variations
  • 1/2 cup Coconut oil for dairy-free version
  • 2 cups Gluten-free flour for gluten-free diets
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest for a zesty kick
  • Almond extract as an alternative twist

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully blended and creamy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, freeze-dried strawberries, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
  7. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room-temperature butter for the best texture. Avoid overmixing to maintain softness. Chill dough if too soft before baking.

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