Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
Strawberry Shortcake Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess with fresh strawberries and a hint of lemon.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 1 cup diced strawberries Use ripe strawberries for best taste.
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Plus 2 tablespoons for the strawberry mixture.
- 1 cup granulated sugar Plus 1 and 1 half tablespoons for the strawberry mixture.
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes Make sure your butter is cold for better texture.
- 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt Can substitute with sour cream or buttermilk.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon lemon zest Adds extra flavor.
For the glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 and 1 half teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine strawberries, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons flour, and 1 and 1 half tablespoons sugar. Toss until well coated, then place in the refrigerator and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the remaining flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture has a fine, grainy texture.
- Stir in the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the strawberry mixture and lemon zest, combining until well mixed.
Baking
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spoon 2 tablespoons of dough at a time, leaving about 1 inch between each scoop.
- Bake for 17 to 20 minutes, or until the cookies have barely started to brown on top.
- Remove from the oven and transfer the cookies onto a cooling rack. Allow to cool completely.
Glazing
- While the cookies cool, make the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cookies and serve, or let it set for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
These cookies are best served fresh and can be enjoyed on their own or paired with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months.