Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Valentine’s Day with these Best Valentine’s Day Strawberry Shortcake Cookies. These soft, buttery cookies are infused with juicy fresh strawberries and topped with whipped cream, creating a heavenly treat that embodies the essence of classic strawberry shortcake. Perfect for sharing with loved ones, these cookies are sure to brighten any romantic occasion or gathering. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll find yourself making these sweet delights time and again.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart. Flatten each slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cooling on baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Serve topped with whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg