Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

Strawberry shortcake cookies are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining the best features of soft, buttery cookies with the sweet, refreshing flavours of strawberry shortcake. These cookies are infused with hints of vanilla, providing a perfect base for the luscious whipped cream that crowns them. Topped with fresh strawberry slices, they offer a vibrant burst of colour and a juicy sweetness that complements the cookies beautifully. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures—crispy edges give way to a tender centre, all while the creamy topping and succulent strawberries meld together for a deliciously enjoyable treat.

Baking Tips:

• Don’t overmix: Avoid overmixing your cookie dough once you gently fold the flour in, as excessive mixing can lead to tough and dry cookies. Keeping the dough light and airy is essential for achieving the perfect cookie that melts in your mouth.

• Don’t overbake: Only bake these delicious cookies until the edges have a faint hint of golden brown; if you happen to overbake them even slightly, they will run the risk of quickly becoming dry and losing their delightful softness that makes them so enjoyable.

• Allow cookies to cool fully: Ensure that your cookies have cooled completely and thoroughly before you proceed to top them with your delightful toppings, or else the whipped cream will melt away quickly and create a horrible, sticky mess that no one really wants to deal with!

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Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

Yield: 11 Cookies

Author: Chloe Sims

Prep time: 25 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 35 Min

Delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining the best features of soft, buttery cookies with the sweet, refreshing flavours of strawberry shortcake.

Ingredients

Sugar Cookie

• 113g Unsalted Butter (Softened)
• 55g Vegetable Oil
• 100g Granulated White Sugar
• 1 Egg (Room Temperature)
• 2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
• 300g Plain Flour
• 1/4 Tsp Salt
• 1 Tsp Baking Powder

Whipped Cream and Strawberries

• 240ml Heavy Cream
• 2 Tbsp Granulated White Sugar
• 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
• 240g Strawberries (Sliced)

Instructions

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C. Line 1-2 baking trays with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, using a handheld beater, beat together the butter, oil and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined.
4. Using a spatula, fold in the flour, salt and baking powder until just combined.
5. Scoop 11 equal sized cookie balls and place them on the prepared trays, evenly spaced.
6. Flatten each cookie slightly with your hands.
7. Bake for 9-10 minutes and allow them to cool fully.
8. In a large mixing bowl, place all the whipped cream ingredients in. Using a handheld beater, beat them together until medium peaks form.
9. Scoop even amounts of cream onto each cookie, smoothing over slightly to cover the tops of the cookies. Top each cookie with sliced strawberries.
10. Enjoy!

Notes

Don’t overmix: Avoid overmixing your cookie dough once you gently fold the flour in, as excessive mixing can lead to tough and dry cookies. Keeping the dough light and airy is essential for achieving the perfect cookie that melts in your mouth.

Don’t overbake: Only bake these delicious cookies until the edges have a faint hint of golden brown; if you happen to overbake them even slightly, they will run the risk of quickly becoming dry and losing their delightful softness that makes them so enjoyable.

Allow cookies to cool fully: Ensure that your cookies have cooled completely and thoroughly before you proceed to top them with your delightful toppings, or else the whipped cream will melt away quickly and create a horrible, sticky mess that no one really wants to deal with!

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