Description
Soft, chewy, and bursting with strawberry flavor, these cookies are the ultimate summer treat. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or snacking on your porch as the sun sets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, diced
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Optional: ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze
- Optional: Lemon zest for added flavor
Instructions
- Wash and dice 1 cup (150g) of strawberries into small pieces. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat ½ cup (115g) of unsalted butter with ¾ cup (150g) of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups (250g) of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined—don’t overmix! Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to help the cookies hold their shape.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- While the cookies cool, whisk 1 cup (120g) of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top. Let it set for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading. Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor, and blot them dry to avoid excess moisture. For a crisper edge, bake for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: strawberry shortcake cookies, summer dessert, easy cookie recipe, strawberry cookies