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Easy Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

Delicious Easy Strawberry Shortbread Cookies for Sweet Moments

Discover the joy of Easy Strawberry Shortbread Cookies with a rich buttery flavor and vibrant strawberry essence.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Butter, softened Make sure it’s softened, not melted.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar For dough.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Ensure accurate measurement to avoid overly dense cookies.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract For optimal taste, no substitutions recommended.
  • 1 ounce Freeze-Dried Strawberries Can substitute with quality strawberry jam.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For glaze.
  • 2 tbsp Milk Helps achieve glaze consistency.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • food processor
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream 1 cup of softened butter with 1/2 cup of powdered sugar for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually incorporate 2 cups of all-purpose flour into the butter mixture at low speed.
  3. Crush 1 ounce of freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder and fold into the dough.
  4. Knead the dough gently on a lightly floured surface, then shape into a log or roll out.
  5. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) while the dough chills.
  6. Bake the cookies for 18-22 minutes, until lightly golden.
  7. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth for glaze.
  9. Drizzle or dip cookies in the glaze once cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Chill the shaped dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to maintain cookie shape.

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