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Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

Delicious Strawberry Shortcake Cookies that are soft, chewy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Simple Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 243 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowls
  • cookie scoop

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Filling

  • 3 medium strawberries, finely chopped ½ cup equivalent
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Cookies

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

Optional Cream Cheese Filling

  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a small bowl, combine chopped strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir and let soak for 10 minutes. Strain and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Make the dough

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla; mix until combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. Gently fold in the strained strawberries.

Scoop and bake

  • Using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion dough into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown.
  • Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Optional Cream Cheese Filling Preparation

  • Mix 4 oz cream cheese with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar. Scoop teaspoon-sized dollops onto a parchment-lined plate and freeze for 10–15 minutes.
  • To fill: flatten a dough ball, place a frozen filling in the center, and wrap the dough around it. Chill filled cookies for 5 minutes before baking.

Notes

Butter should be fully softened, not melted. If mixing by hand, beat butter and sugars with a spoon until fluffy. Check for doneness by looking at the cookie bottoms—they should be lightly browned even if the tops are soft. Dough can be frozen before baking; bake from frozen, adding 2–3 minutes to bake time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 164mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 384IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, cookies, desserts, strawberries, Strawberry Shortcake Cookies, Vegetarian
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