Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Shortcake Cookies, a perfect treat for summer gatherings. These cookies are bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and are incredibly easy to make.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Fold in the diced strawberries gently.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding lemon zest to the cookie dough.
- These cookies are best served fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg