Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of strawberry shortbread cookies, where buttery goodness meets fresh, juicy strawberries. These easy-to-make cookies are perfect for any occasion, from tea parties to casual snacks. With a light, crumbly texture and a vibrant pink hue, they’re sure to impress your family and friends. Bake a batch today and fill your home with the irresistible aroma of sweetness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar (confectioners sugar)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp pure almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup seedless strawberry jam or preserves
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Cream base: Beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and almond extract until fluffy.
- Shape cookies: Mix in flour, cornstarch, salt. Roll 1-inch balls and press thumbprint in centers.
- Fill jam: Spoon 1/2 tsp strawberry jam into each indentation.
- Bake: 350°F for 12-15 min until edges are lightly golden. Cool and dust with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg