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Strawberry Shortcake Butter Cookies

A stack of four delicious Strawberry Shortcake Butter Cookies with pink strawberry pieces visible, resting on a speckled white plate.
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These cookies combine the rich, buttery texture of shortbread with the sweet, creamy flavor profile of strawberry shortcake using freeze-dried strawberries.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into powder
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (for brushing, optional)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for sprinkling, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the vanilla extract and softened cream cheese until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberry powder until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
  7. If desired, brush the tops lightly with heavy cream and sprinkle with granulated sugar for a slight crust.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers should still look pale.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Crush the freeze-dried strawberries finely using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
  • For a more intense strawberry flavor, you can add 1 teaspoon of strawberry extract along with the vanilla.
  • These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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