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Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Strawberry Shortbread Cookies to Enjoy

These Strawberry Shortbread Cookies are a slice of nostalgia, perfect for brightening any day. Easy to make and delightful, they’ll charm everyone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Use unsalted if preferred by adding 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  • 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar Ensures a soft texture.
  • 1 cup Freeze-Dried Strawberries Ground into powder or kept in bits.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider using whole wheat flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use vanilla bean paste for richer taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Whole milk is best, but alternatives work.
For the Glaze
  • 1 tablespoon Reserved Strawberry Powder From freeze-dried strawberries.
  • 1 cup Additional Powdered Sugar For a smooth consistency.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Thins out the glaze.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Pulse freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor until they become a fine powder; set aside a tablespoon for the glaze.
  3. Cream together the salted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in vanilla extract, milk, and strawberry powder (except for the tablespoon set aside) until cohesive.
  5. Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut into shapes, arranging them on prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool cookies completely on a wire rack, then whisk together reserved strawberry powder, powdered sugar, and milk for the glaze.
  9. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and let set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Ensure butter is room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing the dough for tender cookies. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.

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