Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Shortcake Cookies, a sweet treat that brings together soft and chewy cookie dough filled with homemade strawberry compote. Topped with crunchy buttery shortbread crumbs and drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze, these cookies are perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a comforting snack at home. With their unique blend of flavors and textures, they’re sure to impress friends and family alike. Easy to make and customizable, these cookies can be prepared ahead of time, making them a convenient dessert option that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh hulled chopped strawberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp packed light brown sugar
- 3 tbsp salted butter (melted and cooled)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 ⅓ cups plus 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- Milk to thin out as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry compote by cooking strawberries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until thickened. Chill for 1 hour.
- Make the cookie dough by beating softened butter with sugars and vanilla. Add an egg, then mix in the dry ingredients. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Create shortbread crumbs by mixing flour, sugars, and melted butter; bake until golden.
- Form cookie dough balls, roll in sugar, and bake until edges are golden.
- Once cooled, make a vanilla glaze and assemble cookies by adding strawberry compote and shortbread crumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chill the cookie dough for thicker cookies. Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor. Customize with alternative toppings like whipped cream or different fruits.