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Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

Delightful cookies that blend rich, buttery shortbread with sweet freeze-dried strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the cookies

  • 1 ounce freeze-dried strawberries
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (or 2 sticks)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour with the 1-ounce package of freeze-dried strawberries and mix well.
  • In a larger mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and ½ cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture.
  • Gradually fold in the flour and strawberry mixture until a cohesive dough forms. If too crumbly, add a bit of milk.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  • After chilling, roll the dough to about ¼-inch thick on a floured surface and use cookie cutters to cut shapes.
  • Chill the cut-out cookies for an additional 15 minutes on the baking sheet.

Baking

  • Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
  • Prepare the glaze by whisking together 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth.
  • Once cookies are cool, drizzle or spread the glaze on top and allow it to set before serving.

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Notes

For best results, use quality ingredients and avoid overworking the dough. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Keyword Baking, Cookies, Dessert Recipe, shortbread, Strawberry Cookies