Easy Strawberry Shortbread Cookies- Deliciously Sweet Bites Recipe
These Easy Strawberry Shortbread Cookies are delightfully sweet with a tender crumb and a hint of fruity strawberry flavor thanks to freeze-dried strawberries. Perfectly buttery and gently glazed, they make a charming treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Cream together softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla extract to incorporate flavor well.
- Add Flour: Gradually add all-purpose flour to the creamed butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Take care to avoid overmixing to ensure tender cookies.
- Incorporate Strawberry Powder: Crush freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder and gently fold it into the cookie dough evenly, which will give the dough a lovely pink hue and strawberry flavor.
- Shape Dough: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently. Form the dough into a log or roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness. Refrigerate the log for at least 30 minutes if using that method to firm up.
- Preheat and Bake: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Slice the dough log into 1/2-inch rounds or cut shapes if rolled out. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 18-22 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool Cookies: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk for thinner glaze or more powdered sugar to thicken.
- Glaze Cookies: Drizzle or dip the cooled cookies into the glaze. Allow the glaze to set completely before serving or storing to avoid stickiness.
Notes
- Freeze-dried strawberries add real fruit flavor without adding moisture, which keeps the dough texture perfect.
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for best creaming results.
- Chilling the dough log helps maintain shape during baking and results in tender cookies.
- You can store the glazed cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, consider gently stirring in a teaspoon of strawberry extract or finely chopped freeze-dried strawberries into the glaze.
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