Easy Strawberry Shortbread Cookies Recipe
These Easy Strawberry Shortbread Cookies combine a buttery, tender shortbread base with the vibrant flavor of freeze-dried strawberries, resulting in delicate, melt-in-your-mouth treats perfect for any occasion. The cookies are gently sweetened and finished with a light strawberry glaze, offering a sophisticated yet comforting dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 ounce freeze-dried strawberries
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Butter and Sugar: Ensure the butter is softened—pliable but not melted. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Scrape down the bowl sides occasionally.
- Add Vanilla: Pour in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and continue mixing for another 30 seconds until fully incorporated.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour. Gradually add the flour to the creamed butter mixture on low speed, mixing until just combined. The dough will be crumbly, which is normal for shortbread.
- Form the Cookies: Shape the dough into a disk or roll and chill briefly if needed to make handling easier. Then, roll out or press into desired cookie shapes.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Arrange the cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes or until they are just starting to turn golden at the edges. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, mix 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons milk until smooth. Add finely crushed freeze-dried strawberries to the glaze for extra flavor and a pink hue.
- Glaze the Cookies: Once cookies have cooled completely, drizzle or spread the strawberry glaze over the tops. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is properly softened to achieve the best texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
- Freeze-dried strawberries enhance flavor without adding moisture that can alter dough consistency.
- Allow cookies to fully cool before glazing to prevent melting the glaze.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to a week.
Keywords: Strawberry Shortbread Cookies, Easy Cookie Recipe, Dessert, Shortbread, Freeze-dried Strawberries, Glazed Cookies, Butter Cookies
