Valentine’s Day Strawberry Shortbread Cookies
Indulge in the delightful charm of Valentine’s Day Strawberry Shortbread Cookies, a perfect combination of buttery richness and fresh strawberry sweetness. These cookies are not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize them with your favorite berries or decorative touches. Whether you’re sharing these treats with loved ones or enjoying them as a sweet personal indulgence, their vibrant color and irresistible aroma will elevate any occasion into a celebration of love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Mix in vanilla extract and gently fold in finely chopped strawberries.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg