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Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Butter Cookies

Delightful, soft cookies bursting with sweet strawberries, perfect for any occasion and easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Using room temperature butter helps in achieving a fluffier texture.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs Ensure eggs are at room temperature.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Ensure even distribution by whisking with dry ingredients.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup diced fresh strawberries Fresh strawberries are preferred but frozen will work if thawed and drained.
  • to taste powdered sugar for dusting Dust on cookies before serving for sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
  6. Carefully fold in the diced strawberries.
Baking
  1. Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are puffy.
  3. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  4. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Pair with milk or tea for a perfect treat. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.