Irresistible Strawberry Shortcake Cookies You’ll Love to Bake
Enjoy these nostalgic Strawberry Shortcake Cookies, soft, chewy, and packed with fresh strawberries.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- medium bowl
- - Large bowl
- Cookie scoop
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 3 medium strawberries finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese for frosting
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for sweetening cream cheese
Instructions
How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
- Combine strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar in a small bowl and let soak for 10 minutes, then strain.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture to form a soft dough.
- Fold strawberries gently into the dough.
- Scoop dough using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop and place on the prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking at 15 minutes, until bottoms are golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream for extra sweetness.