Description
Sweet strawberry butter cookies deliver a delightful fusion of fruity charm and buttery richness. Melt-in-your-mouth treats promise pure indulgence that will transport you to a world of delicate, berry-infused bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) butter, softened
- 2 cups (240 grams) cake or all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 grams) sugar
Filling and Topping:
- ¾ cup (240 grams) strawberry jam
- ½ tablespoon (4 grams) cornflour (optional)
Buttercream:
- ¾ cup (170 grams) butter, softened
- 1½ cups (180 grams) powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing vessel and thoroughly cream together butter and sugar until the mixture transforms into a pale, airy consistency, ensuring complete incorporation.
- Gently sift flour into the creamy base, delicately folding until a cohesive, tender dough emerges.
- Partition the dough into two equal portions, shaping each into a circular disk and encasing between parchment sheets.
- Using a rolling pin, flatten each disk to a precise 5mm thickness, creating uniform sheets of delicate pastry.
- Carefully transfer the rolled dough to the refrigerator, allowing it to chill and firm for half an hour.
- Warm the oven to 160°C, preparing for the cookie transformation.
- Extract the chilled dough, removing the top parchment layer and dusting lightly with flour for easy handling.
- Employ a round cookie cutter to craft base cookies, then create matching tops with a smaller cutter to produce elegant window openings.
- Arrange the delicate cookie shapes onto a baking sheet, baking until they achieve a golden, crisp exterior (approximately 12-15 minutes).
- Allow the cookies to cool completely, providing a stable foundation for assembly.
- Prepare a piping bag with silky buttercream, carefully outlining the cookie base’s perimeter.
- Gently position the windowed cookie top, pressing softly to create a perfect sandwich.
- Fill another piping bag with strawberry jam, carefully introducing a vibrant center to each cookie.
- Dust the assembled cookies with a delicate veil of powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
- Optional jam preparation: Warm the preserve in a small saucepan, whisking in cornflour to achieve a thicker consistency.
- Cool the jam thoroughly before filling to prevent buttercream melting.
- Craft the buttercream by whipping butter until fluffy, gradually incorporating powdered sugar for a smooth, creamy texture.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial for achieving the perfect cookie texture and preventing spread during baking.
- Use fresh, high-quality strawberry jam for the most vibrant and authentic flavor in these delicate sandwich cookies.
- Precise rolling and even thickness ensure uniform baking and a professional-looking final result.
- Room temperature ingredients guarantee smoother mixing and better incorporation of butter and sugar.
- Cornflour helps thicken the jam, preventing it from leaking and creating a neater cookie presentation.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before assembling to maintain structural integrity and prevent buttercream melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg