Description
These Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Butter Cookies combine a tender, buttery base with sweet, diced strawberries for a classic shortcake flavor in a convenient bite‑size cookie. Perfect for summer gatherings, brunch buffets, or a simple after‑dinner treat, this recipe uses pantry staples like unsalted butter, sugar, flour, baking powder, and fresh strawberries to create golden‑brown cookies that are crisp on the edges and soft inside. Ideal for sharing, gifting, or enjoying with a cup of tea.!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all‑purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract. In a separate bowl whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Gently fold in chopped strawberries. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment‑lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake 12‑15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage
- freeze in a zip‑top bag for up to 3 months. Thaw and bake from frozen
- adding an extra minute to bake time. Chill dough before baking for thicker cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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