Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Butter Cookies, where the sweetness of fresh strawberries meets a rich, buttery texture. These charming cookies are perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to festive gatherings. With their vibrant strawberry flavor and a light glaze on top, they not only taste amazing but also look stunning on any dessert table. Easy to make and customizable to your liking, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups chopped fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons melted and cooled salted butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar, plus a bit more for rolling
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/3 cups plain flour
- 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence for glaze
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- Milk to adjust to glaze consistency
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chopped strawberries with white sugar, corn starch, and lemon juice. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Cream softened unsalted butter with white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla essence until fluffy. Mix in the egg, then gradually add flour, bicarbonate of soda, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Gently fold in the strawberry mixture into the dough.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks.
- In a small bowl, whisk together icing sugar, vanilla essence, heavy cream, and milk until smooth. Adjust milk as necessary for desired consistency.
- Drizzle or spread glaze over cooled cookies before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg