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Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

Delightful Strawberry Shortbread Cookies with Fruity Glaze

These delightful Strawberry Shortbread Cookies with fruity glaze are a springtime treat everyone loves.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar can sub with coconut powdered sugar for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour spoon and leveled, can use gluten-free blend
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Freeze-dried strawberries can substitute with raspberry powder
For the Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Strawberry puree fresh strawberries can be blended if preferred
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar mix with strawberry puree for thickness

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Cookie cutters
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Strawberry Shortbread Cookies
  1. Prepare Strawberry Powder: Blend freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor until fine powder. Process for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Cream Butter: In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and vanilla extract, then gradually add powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Stir in the prepared strawberry powder, flour, and salt to the creamed mixture until a crumbly dough forms.
  4. Shape the Dough: Transfer dough to parchment, shape into a block, chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  5. Cut Cookies: Roll chilled dough to 1/4 inch thick, cut shapes with cookie cutters, and place on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake: Bake cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  7. Make Glaze: Blend strawberries until smooth, mix with powdered sugar to achieve desired glaze thickness.
  8. Glaze Cookies: Dip cooled cookies into glaze, shake off excess glaze, and set on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal results. Chilling the dough is essential to maintaining cookie shape during baking.

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