Strawberry Shortbread Cookies Recipe
These buttery heart cookies are enhanced with a sweet strawberry glaze, making them a delightful treat. Perfect for pairing with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar plus more for glazing
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries finely crushed
- 2 tablespoons fresh strawberry puree
- 1 teaspoon milk optional, for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and ½ cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and crushed strawberries, whisking to mix.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter-sugar blend, stirring gently until just combined.
- Scoop portions of dough, roll into balls, and flatten them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are light golden brown, then cool on a wire rack.
- Mix 1 cup powdered sugar with strawberry puree to make the glaze, adding milk if needed.
- Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies and let set for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For an elegant touch, sprinkle extra crushed freeze-dried strawberries on top of the glaze before it sets.