Easy Strawberry Shortcake Cookies Recipe (Half Batch)
If you like strawberry shortcake and/or cake like cookies, give these delicious home baked Strawberry Shortcake Cookies a try the next time you are looking for a fun and easy recipe calling for fresh strawberries.
Servings: 18
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 ounces (1 cup) fresh strawberries, hulled and cutinto 1/4-inch dice
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- Sanding sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine strawberries, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter, or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the cream until dough starts to come together, then stir in the strawberry mixture, just until combined.
- Using a 1-1/2-inch ice cream scoop or two tablespoons, drop dough onto parchment lined baking sheets, spacing evenly apart. Sprinkle with sanding sugar, if using.
- Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and transfer cookies with a spatula to a wire rack, and let cool.
Notes
Serving size: 1 shortcake cookie
WW Points: 4
Check the WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 3 SmartPoints (Green plan) 3 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 3 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 2 PointsPlus (Old plan) These cookies are best served the day they are made, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 days. Here are the amounts for a full batch of strawberry shortcake cookies so you don't have to do the math!
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 3 SmartPoints (Green plan) 3 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 3 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 2 PointsPlus (Old plan) These cookies are best served the day they are made, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 days. Here are the amounts for a full batch of strawberry shortcake cookies so you don't have to do the math!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2.8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.4mg