Strawberry Shortbread Cookies
A super strawberry taste treat. What better way to use up those strawberries you bought.
Servings: 24
Calories: 102kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup strawberries chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray.
- Make cookie dough: In a small bowl, stir strawberries, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar until combined. Let sit 10 minutes, then drain.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat butter, remaining ½ cup sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract, then stir in flour mixture until just combined.
- Using a wooden spoon, very gently fold in strawberries.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop heaping tablespoons of dough (about 24 balls)
- Arrange stuffed cookie dough balls 2" apart on baking sheets. Dust with sanding sugar and bake until cookies are set and just golden around edges, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg