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Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

Strawberry Shortbread Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Strawberry Shortbread Cookies are buttery, easy to make, and melt in your mouth, making them perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Substitute with unsalted butter and add 1/4 tsp salt.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Preferred over granulated sugar for softness.
  • 1 cup Freeze-Dried Strawberries Essential for authentic strawberry flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract Can replace with vanilla bean paste.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Swap with whole wheat flour for healthier option.
  • 1 4 Whole Milk Use low-fat or almond milk for dairy-free.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Reserved Strawberry Powder Save from the cookie process.
  • 2 tbsp Milk Use regular or non-dairy milk.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Food processor
  • cookie cutters
  • parchment paper
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line three baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Pulse the freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor to a fine powder and set aside 1 tbsp for the glaze.
  3. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in vanilla, milk, and strawberry powder.
  4. Gradually add the flour using a spatula to avoid overmixing, forming a cohesive dough.
  5. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden, then cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Whisk together the glaze ingredients and adjust consistency before drizzling over cooled cookies.
  8. Let the glaze set for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature and keep an eye on baking time to maintain soft texture. Get creative with cookie cutter shapes for various occasions.

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