Description
Delightful strawberry shortbread cookies blending buttery goodness with fresh strawberries for a perfect summer treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Blend in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, flattening each slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened for better texture. You can customize the recipe by adding citrus zest or white chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, strawberry shortbread, dessert, summer treats, baking