Description
Indulge in the sweet charm of Valentine’s Day Strawberry Shortbread Cookies, a delightful blend of buttery shortbread and fresh strawberries. These cookies are not only easy to make but also perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a personal treat. Their beautiful pink hue and light dusting of powdered sugar make them an enchanting addition to any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or simply treating yourself, these cookies deliver a burst of flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
- Mix in the vanilla extract and gently fold in the finely chopped strawberries.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg