Description
These Strawberry Shortcake Bliss Butter Cookies combine a classic buttery cookie base with the sweet, fruity flavor of freeze-dried strawberries for a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavoring
- 3/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create tender cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, mixing thoroughly until smooth and well combined for even flavor and texture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure these dry ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms without overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Add Strawberries: Gently fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries, evenly distributing them throughout the dough to infuse fruity bursts in every bite.
- Shape Dough: Scoop portions of dough into small balls using a cookie scoop or spoon, and place them evenly spaced onto the prepared baking sheet to allow for spreading.
- Flatten Cookies: Lightly flatten each dough ball with your fingers or the back of a spoon to ensure even baking and a classic cookie shape.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until the cookie edges turn a light golden color, signaling they are perfectly baked.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter to ensure proper creaming with sugar.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep the cookies tender.
- Freeze-dried strawberries add crunchy, intense flavor without moisture; do not substitute fresh strawberries.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Optionally, dust cookies with powdered sugar before serving for extra sweetness and presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry cookies, butter cookies, shortcake cookies, freeze-dried strawberries, dessert, baking recipe
