Description
Deliciously buttery cookies with a delightful burst of fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup diced strawberries
- Pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing slowly until a cohesive dough forms.
- Fold in the diced strawberries gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with your hand.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
The dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days. For a fun twist, try adding lemon zest or swapping strawberries for other seasonal fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry cookies, shortbread, dessert, baking, summer treat