Easy Strawberry Shortbread Cookies- Deliciously Sweet Bites Recipe
These Easy Strawberry Shortbread Cookies are delightful, buttery treats infused with crushed freeze-dried strawberries for a natural pink hue and sweet berry flavor. Topped with a smooth powdered sugar glaze, they make perfect bite-sized sweets for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 ounce freeze-dried strawberries
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Cream together softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla extract to infuse flavor.
- Add Flour: Gradually add all-purpose flour to the creamed mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Take care not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
- Incorporate Strawberries: Crush freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder. Gently fold the strawberry powder into the cookie dough until evenly distributed, creating a natural pink hue.
- Shape the Dough: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently. Shape into a log or roll out to 1/2 inch thickness and cut desired shapes. Refrigerate the log for at least 30 minutes if using the log method for easier slicing.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Slice the dough log into 1/2-inch rounds or use cut shapes. Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 18-22 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool the Cookies: Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
- Prepare the Glaze: Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons milk until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar to suit your preference.
- Glaze the Cookies: Drizzle or dip the cooled cookies into the glaze. Allow the glaze to set completely before serving or storing to ensure a beautiful finish.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter to ensure proper creaming.
- If you don’t have freeze-dried strawberries, finely chopped fresh strawberries can be used but may alter cookie texture.
- Refrigerating the dough log helps maintain cookie shape during baking.
- The glaze can be flavored with a splash of vanilla or lemon juice for added zest.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies freeze well; freeze after glazing for longer storage.
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