Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Butter Cookies
Indulge in the taste of summer with these Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Butter Cookies. Bursting with fresh strawberries and enveloped in a buttery cookie base, these delightful treats are perfect for any occasion—from picnics to birthday celebrations. Their unique texture combines a soft center with a slightly crisp edge, making each bite an unforgettable experience. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can create these mouthwatering cookies that will impress family and friends alike. Dress them up with a simple icing for an extra special touch, or enjoy them plain; either way, they’re sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups chopped fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon tightly packed light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons melted and cooled salted butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar, plus a bit more for rolling
- 1/4 cup tightly packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/3 cups plus 1 tablespoon plain flour
- 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- Milk to adjust icing consistency
Instructions
- Prepare strawberries: Mix chopped strawberries with sugar, corn starch, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Make the dough: Combine plain flour, sugars, and melted butter in a bowl until crumbly. Add softened butter, egg, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Fold in strawberries gently until evenly distributed.
- Shape cookies: Roll spoonfuls of dough into balls and coat with sugar. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden around edges. Cool briefly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prepare icing: Mix icing sugar with vanilla essence and heavy cream. Adjust consistency with milk as needed.
- Drizzle icing over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg