Description
Strawberry shortcake cookies blend classic dessert magic into portable, bite-sized treats. Sweet summer strawberries and buttery shortbread dance together, creating an irresistible snack perfect for picnics, tea times, or midnight cravings you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose baking mix
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup half and half
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons half and half
Topping:
- Coarse raw cane sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 425℉, creating an ideal baking environment. Carefully line two cookie sheets with parchment paper, ensuring a smooth surface for the delicate cookies.
- Combine the baking mix and granulated sugar in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking them together until perfectly blended. Pour in the half and half and melted butter, gently stirring until a soft, pillowy dough emerges.
- Delicately incorporate the chopped strawberries and white chocolate chips into the dough, using a light touch to distribute them evenly without overmixing.
- Utilize a medium cookie scoop to create uniform mounds of dough, placing them carefully on the prepared sheets. Space the cookies with precision, allowing room for gentle expansion. Optional: Sprinkle a dusting of coarse raw cane sugar across the cookie tops for added texture and sparkle.
- Slide the cookie sheets into the preheated oven, allowing the treats to bake for 8-10 minutes. Watch for golden-brown edges and a lightly set surface, indicating perfect doneness.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. This brief pause allows the cookies to firm up slightly before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Craft a silky glaze by mixing powdered sugar with half and half in a small bowl. Begin with a tablespoon of liquid, gradually adding more until achieving a smooth, drizzle-friendly consistency.
- Using a fork, artfully drizzle the glaze over the completely cooled cookies, creating an elegant finishing touch. Allow the glaze to set, transforming these cookies into a truly irresistible sweet indulgence.
Notes
- Achieve bakery-style cookies by using a medium cookie scoop for uniform size and professional appearance.
- Handle fresh strawberries gently to prevent crushing and maintain delicate texture within the cookie dough.
- Create perfect golden edges by monitoring baking time closely, removing cookies when tops are lightly browned.
- Enhance flavor complexity by balancing sweet white chocolate chips with tangy fresh strawberry pieces.
- Develop a professional finish with optional coarse raw cane sugar sprinkle before baking for added crunch and visual appeal.
- Control glaze consistency by gradually adding half and half, ensuring smooth drizzling over completely cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg