Description
Strawberry Shortcake Summer Cookies are the perfect sweet treat to celebrate warm weather. These soft, buttery cookies are infused with fresh strawberries and a hint of vanilla, creating a delightful flavor that will remind you of sunny picnics and carefree afternoons. Quick to make and irresistibly delicious, they pair beautifully with lemonade or iced tea for a refreshing summer snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg