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Valentine's Day Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

Tender, buttery shortbread cookies with fresh strawberry bits, perfect for Valentine's Day treats or sharing with loved ones.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Soften at room temperature, not melted.
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped Use very ripe strawberries and pat them dry.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • to taste powdered sugar for dusting For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract and fold in chopped strawberries.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture until just combined.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them apart.
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center.

Notes

For better shapes, use a small cookie scoop and shape the tops with your fingers. Cookies can be served warm with powdered sugar or with whipped cream and strawberry jam.