Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Shortcake Cookies, a perfect treat that encapsulates the essence of summer in every bite. These cookies combine the juicy sweetness of fresh strawberries with the rich, buttery texture of shortcake, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or enjoying a quiet afternoon snack, these cookies are sure to impress your family and friends. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they provide a delightful way to celebrate the strawberry season!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar (packed)
- 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 4 tbsp canola oil
- ½ teaspoon clear vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup diced fresh strawberries
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 12 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup shortcake crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Combine sugars, flour, baking powder, oil, and vanilla in a bowl until crumbly; spread on parchment-lined tray and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Toss diced strawberries with lemon juice and set aside.
- Cream butter with sugars until fluffy; add egg and vanilla, mixing until just combined.
- Mix dry ingredients into butter mixture; fold in strawberries and shortcake crumbs gently.
- Using a cookie scoop, place dough balls on lined baking sheet; chill for at least two hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); bake cookies for 9–14 minutes based on size.
- Cool on wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg