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Easy Strawberry Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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These Easy Strawberry Shortbread Cookies are delightfully sweet, buttery bites infused with freeze-dried strawberries for natural flavor and color. Soft yet crisp, and topped with a simple powdered sugar glaze, they make an elegant treat perfect for sharing or gifting.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 ounce freeze-dried strawberries
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and sugar: Cream together softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla extract to enhance flavor.
  2. Add flour: Gradually add all-purpose flour to the creamed mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Take care not to overmix to keep cookies tender.
  3. Incorporate strawberry powder: Crush freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder. Gently fold the strawberry powder into the cookie dough evenly, creating a pretty pink hue and strawberry flavor.
  4. Shape the dough: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently. Shape the dough into a log or roll it out to 1/2 inch thickness. If using the log method, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  5. Bake the cookies: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Slice the refrigerated log into 1/2-inch rounds or cut shapes from rolled dough. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 18-22 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  6. Cool cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare the glaze: Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons milk until smooth. Adjust thickness by adding more milk or powdered sugar as necessary.
  8. Glaze the cookies: Drizzle or dip the cooled cookies into the glaze. Allow the glaze to set completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • For best results, make sure butter is softened but not melted for easier creaming.
  • Freeze-dried strawberries can be found in specialty grocery or online stores.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • You can substitute milk with almond or oat milk to make the glaze dairy-free.
  • If you prefer a less sweet glaze, reduce powdered sugar to 3/4 cup and increase milk slightly.

Keywords: strawberry shortbread cookies, freeze-dried strawberries, sweet cookies, butter cookies, shortbread, glazed cookies, easy dessert

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