Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Strawberry Shortcake Sugar Cookies, a creative twist on the classic sugar cookie. These cookies are soft and buttery, enhanced with strawberry shortcake crumbs and topped with a sweet pink glaze that makes them visually stunning. Perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to holidays—these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress your friends and family. The combination of a rich, tender cookie base paired with fruity strawberry flavor creates an irresistible treat that’s both nostalgic and refreshing. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply treating yourself, these cookies are a must-try!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 cups confectioner’s sugar (for frosting)
- 3 tablespoons milk
- Pink food coloring
- 1 1/2 cups Strawberry Shortcake Crumbs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Shape dough into balls, flatten slightly, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden around edges; cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare frosting by mixing milk into confectioner's sugar; tint part with pink food coloring.
- Drizzle frosting over cooled cookies and sprinkle with Strawberry Shortcake Crumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding lemon zest to the cookie dough or using other berries in place of strawberries. To prevent spreading, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking.