Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

Hey there, cookie lovers! I have got a treat for you today. We’re making strawberry shortbread cookies, and believe me, they are absolutely FANTASTIC.

My sister-in-law taught me this method and it is QUICK! You can make these with like, 20 MINUTES to prep. And the BEST part? The combo of buttery shortbread with sweet, fresh strawberries? Trust me, you need these in your life RIGHT NOW!

POV: I’m obsessed with strawberry treats, and if you’re the same, you’ll love these and try them later ! The Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are perfectly soft and creamy, and the Strawberry Crunch Cake is my favorite , totally bursting with incredible flavors .

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Why This Recipe Rocks

Okay, let’s be real for a second – there are about a MILLION cookie recipes out there, right? So, what makes this one so special? Well, besides the fact that my husband DEVOURS these things… it’s the SIMPLICITY! It needs like four basic ingredients: flour, butter, sugar, and of course… STRAWBERRIES. Plus, it’s FAST. I mean seriously FAST. Like, “I need cookies ASAP” fast. Perfect for when you get a sudden sweet tooth attack or, you know, your in-laws decide to come for an unannounced visit!

And seriously… I think they are the perfect balance between sweet, crunchy, and fresh. They’re simple enough that you can get the kids in on the action – I mean, my two are basically mini-masterchefs these days because of how easy this is!

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Ingredients You’ll Need For Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

Alright, before you put your apron on, grab these basic things:

• 1 cup of unsalted butter: Make sure it’s soft; that’s the key for the texture. We want MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH, not melt in your hands!
• 1/2 cup of granulated sugar:It will bring balance, that I always aim to achieve when making my baked goods!
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour: The stuff that makes the cookies happen! Just the simple standard, plain flour.
• 1/2 teaspoon salt: Yes! It needs salt… It elevates the sweetness – but it is almost negligible. Don’t worry it won’t make your shortbread SALTY
• 1 cup of fresh strawberries: Sliced, diced – just do your thang to chop them, BUT smaller sizes are ideal. These need to be evenly dispersed throughout the dough and have enough in them. No one wants just a smidge of the flavor we are after.

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How To Make Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

Okay, here is how we do it. Let’s do it together step-by-step so we get perfect results. You GOT THIS.

Prep Time – 20 MINUTES MAX

1. First off, make sure your oven is preheated to 350°F (175°C) – it is a MUST
2. Grab your butter (It’s gotta be soft! Like… soft enough to squish with your finger, ok?) and toss it into a mixing bowl.
3. Add in that sugar! Pour all of that in. You must. All.
4. Now, mix these until they become a nice, light and fluffy combo. I love the smell! Don’t be shy on the mixing!
5. In a separate bowl, grab your flour, add the pinch of salt and gently toss them together. This creates an even distribution of salt! Smart move.
6. Now you add your flour mixture to your butter and sugar and we want it all combined. So don’t stop mixing here. We keep on.
7. We are about done, but let’s fold in those strawberries GENTLY so that the mix is ready. YAY!

Make Some Shapes – 10 Minutes.

1. Take the cookie dough from your mixing bowl, and use a tablespoon to dollop on baking paper.
2. You will flatten each to your desired cookie shape! I go with simple circles for the most parts!
3. Once done, make sure you leave some space in between, like an inch or 2 because these might spread! You do not want one GIANT cookie at the end. LOL

Bake Strawberry Shortbread Cookies – 25 minutes or until golden!

1. Now put them in your oven!
2. set that timer for about 25 minutes
3. keep an eye on the colors – you want golden to light brown sides for them to be just perfect!

Step 4: The “I-Can’t-Wait” Cool Down

Take them out of the oven and place them on the cooling rack. Wait (I KNOW – it’s tough) until they cool, THEN BITE INTO ONE and experience PERFECTION! You did AMAZING!

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Serving Suggestions

These cookies are perfect ANY time, to be honest. Morning snack? You bet! After dinner dessert? Totally. Want them in between lunch and dinner? No judgment! But I love serving these with:

• a big glass of ice cold milk – this just screams perfection.
• a small scoop of vanilla ice cream if we’re going EXTRA fancy
• a cup of coffee or tea in the afternoons, while the kids play
• some fresh whipped cream for any occasions
• And there you have it – strawberry shortbread cookie magic that is too good to not make!

I absolutely love adding a little extra flair to cookies, and a drizzle of Strawberry Purée on top of these Strawberry Shortbread Cookies makes them even more irresistible!

Troubleshooting the Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

Oops, not perfect? No worries! If your cookies spread too much, it might be the butter – it should be really soft. You can chill the dough for 10-15 mins, then try baking again. If it still does it use ice tray molds!. Also, be sure to chop strawberries finely, juice from them makes them too soft. And remember: all ovens vary, so keep adjusting temperature as needed, it may take 1-2 goes to find its right one! Imperfect cookies still taste great, so enjoy them. Don’t stress perfection – ENJOY baking!

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