Valentine’s Day Strawberry Shortbread Cookies
Valentine’s Day Strawberry Shortbread Cookies are a charming blend of buttery perfection and fruity sweetness, making them the ideal treat for celebrating love. These delightful cookies feature a rich shortbread base infused with fresh strawberries, resulting in a stunning pink hue that’s perfect for gifting or enjoying during special moments. With their soft texture and irresistible aroma, these cookies will impress anyone lucky enough to try them. Whether you’re hosting a romantic dinner or surprising friends with homemade treats, these cookies are sure to add a sweet touch to your Valentine’s festivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 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 mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and gently fold in the finely chopped strawberries.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; then gradually incorporate into the wet mixture 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 still soft in the center.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg