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Easy Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

Easy Strawberry Shortbread Cookies for Sweet Nostalgia Bites

Easy Strawberry Shortbread Cookies are a delightful blend of buttery goodness and fresh strawberry essence, perfect for elevating your afternoon tea.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 ounce Freeze-Dried Strawberries crushed into powder
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire Rack
  • food processor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, then blend in vanilla extract.
  2. Gradually add all-purpose flour and mix until just combined.
  3. Crush the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder and fold into the dough.
  4. Shape dough into a log or roll out and chill for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Slice log or cut shapes from rolled dough. Bake for 18-22 minutes.
  6. Cool cookies on a baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
  8. Drizzle or dip cooled cookies in glaze and let set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the dough helps maintain the cookie shape while baking. Feel free to experiment with flavors for a unique twist.

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