Description
Soft strawberry shortcake cookies made with real strawberries and buttery crumbs. They are sweet, fruity, and perfect for spring or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries (patted dry)
- Shortcake Crumb Topping: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Shortcake Crumb Topping: 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Shortcake Crumb Topping: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Optional Glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Optional Glaze: 1 tablespoon milk
- Optional Glaze: 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make shortcake crumbs: In a small bowl, mix flour, sugar, and melted butter until crumbs form. Spread on a lined baking sheet and bake for 6–8 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla until fully combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add this mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in strawberries: Gently fold the diced strawberries into the dough using a spatula.
- Scoop and bake: Using a cookie scoop, portion dough onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart. Press a few shortcake crumbs on top of each cookie. Bake for 11–13 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers appear set.
- Cool and finish: Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. If you want, drizzle with optional glaze once the cookies are cool.
Notes
- Pat strawberries dry before folding them in to prevent excess moisture in the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American