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White Chocolate Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth White Chocolate Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

These White Chocolate Strawberry Shortbread Cookies are a delightful blend of crumbly tenderness and fruity flavor, perfect for spring celebrations.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Salted butter, slightly softened Can swap for vegan butter.
  • 0.5 cup Powdered sugar Sift for a smoother batter.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract No substitutions needed.
  • 3 tablespoons Freeze-dried strawberry powder Make by grinding freeze-dried strawberries.
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Use gluten-free flour for gluten-free version.
For the Topping
  • 0.25 cup Melted white chocolate Optional: Substitute with a glaze.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Sharp Knife
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the salted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and freeze-dried strawberry powder. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture while mixing on low speed. Stop when combined.
  3. Shape the dough into a log, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Slice the chilled log into ½-inch thick pieces and place them on the baking sheet, spaced 1-2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 11-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Allow to cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet.
  7. Once cooled, melt white chocolate and drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough thoroughly and slice carefully to ensure even baking.

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