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Easy Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

Delightful Easy Strawberry Shortbread Cookies You’ll Love

These Easy Strawberry Shortbread Cookies combine buttery richness and vibrant strawberries for a nostalgic treat you'll love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 ounce freeze-dried strawberries Provides intense strawberry flavor and a lovely pink hue.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Creates the cookie structure. For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
  • 1 cup butter, softened Essential for a rich, buttery texture.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar Adds sweetness and contributes to the delicate crumb.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds depth of flavor.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Sweet glaze finish that enhances overall presentation.
  • 2 tablespoons milk Helps achieve the right glaze consistency.

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Food processor
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking sheet
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Strawberry Shortbread Cookies
  1. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat 1 cup of softened butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Gradually add 2 cups of all-purpose flour to the creamed butter mixture, mixing at low speed until just combined.
  3. Take 1 ounce of freeze-dried strawberries and crush them into a fine powder using a food processor or a rolling pin.
  4. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it gently just a few times to bring it together.
  5. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). After chilling, slice the dough into rounds or cut out your preferred shapes.
  6. Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
  7. While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze by whisking together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk.
  8. Once the cookies have cooled completely, drizzle or dip them in the glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store the baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze the unglazed cookies for up to 3 months.

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