Description
Strawberry Shortcake Cookies bring the flavor of the classic dessert into soft, crumbly cookies filled with fresh strawberries and a hint of vanilla, perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries and optional lemon zest using a spatula.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop mounds of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to ensure soft, tender cookies.
- Use a cookie scoop for even baking and consistent size.
- Optional powdered sugar dusting adds a sweet finishing touch.
- Cookies can be enjoyed warm or chilled.
- Strawberries should be fresh and diced small to avoid excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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