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Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

Buttery Strawberry Shortbread Cookies for Sweet Moments

Delight in these buttery strawberry shortbread cookies, perfect for sweet moments with their melt-in-your-mouth texture and fresh strawberry flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Butter, softened Must be pliable, not melted.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Avoid overmixing.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 ounce Freeze-Dried Strawberries Crushed into a fine powder.
For the Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Adjust for desired consistency.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust quantity based on sweetness preference.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • food processor
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking sheets
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  2. Gradually mix in the flour until just incorporated.
  3. Crush freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder and fold into the dough.
  4. Knead the dough gently, shape it, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and slice dough into rounds.
  6. Bake cookies for 18-22 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  7. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Whisk powdered sugar and milk to prepare the glaze, then drizzle over cooled cookies.
  9. Let glaze set for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

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