Description
Sweet strawberry shortcake cookies blend classic dessert flavors into portable, irresistible treats. Crumbly, buttery cookies studded with fresh strawberries offer a delightful twist on the traditional summer classic you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups all-purpose baking mix
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 12 tablespoons half and half
Finishing Ingredient:
- coarse raw cane sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and simplify cleaning.
- Combine baking mix and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute sweetness evenly.
- Incorporate half and half and melted butter into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until a soft, slightly tacky dough forms.
- Delicately fold chopped strawberries and white chocolate chips into the dough, being careful to minimize excessive mixing that could cause strawberry color bleeding.
- Using a cookie scoop, deposit dough mounds onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart. Optional: Sprinkle raw cane sugar on top for added texture and sweetness.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for set edges and barely golden tops. Avoid overcooking to maintain a soft center.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack, which helps them stabilize without becoming too rigid.
- Create a glaze by mixing powdered sugar and half and half until smooth, adjusting liquid as needed. Drizzle over completely cooled cookies using a fork for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Handle strawberries gently to prevent color bleeding and maintain distinct fruit chunks in the cookie dough.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and consistent cookie texture.
- Reduce sugar content by substituting with natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a healthier version.
- Make these cookies gluten-free by using a gluten-free baking mix and ensuring all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg