Description
Soft Strawberry Shortcake Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic shortcake, with a tender, cake-like texture and bursts of fresh strawberry flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Scoop and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
- Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of sugar on top of the cookies before baking.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake Cookies, Soft Cookies, Dessert Recipe
