Description
Indulge in the delightful flavor of Strawberry Shortcake Cookies, a sweet treat that encapsulates the classic strawberry shortcake experience in a convenient cookie form. These cookies feature juicy strawberries and buttery shortbread crumbs, making them ideal for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a picnic, celebrating a birthday, or simply craving a homemade snack. The delightful combination of textures and flavors will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar (packed)
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 4 tablespoons canola oil
- ½ teaspoon clear vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup diced fresh strawberries
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, canola oil, and vanilla in a bowl; bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Toss diced strawberries with lemon juice; set aside.
- Cream butter with sugars until fluffy; mix in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Fold in half a cup of cooled shortcake crumbs and strawberries.
- Chill dough for at least 2–3 hours before scooping onto a lined baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake cookies for about 9–14 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better texture. Don't skip chilling the dough to prevent spreading during baking. Feel free to experiment by adding chocolate chips or nuts for an extra twist!