Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

Strawberry shortcake cookies start with fresh berries. Flour, sugar, butter, and heavy cream combine for a sweet treat that's ready in under an hour.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 78 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 2.25 cups fresh strawberries, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine strawberries, 1 tablespoon sugar, and lemon juice in a medium bowl.

Step 3

Drop tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto nonstick baking sheets.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 23 to 25 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 5

Whisk flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in butter with two knives or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cream until dough starts to come together, then stir in strawberry mixture.