Description
Sweet and buttery strawberry butter cookies offer a delightful twist on classic shortbread, blending rich European baking traditions with fresh berry charm. Delicate crumbles melt on your palate, inviting pure cookie bliss with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp strawberry jam
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Pulse fresh strawberries in a food processor until finely chopped, creating a vibrant puree.
- Cream softened butter with powdered sugar and honey until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until smooth and uniform.
- Gradually fold in flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms without overmixing.
- Gently fold strawberry puree into the dough, creating delicate marbled streaks throughout.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up and enhance flavor development.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll chilled dough into small balls, then coat each completely in granulated sugar.
- Place sugared dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Create a small indentation in each cookie’s center using the back of a spoon.
- Fill each indentation with a dollop of strawberry jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden and cookies appear set.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Boost strawberry flavor by using freeze-dried strawberry powder instead of fresh puree for more concentrated taste and less moisture.
- Prevent dough from becoming too sticky by chilling it longer, up to 1 hour, which helps maintain cookie shape during baking.
- Experiment with different jam fillings like raspberry or apricot for unique flavor variations and personalized touch.
- Make gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg