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.
6ounces(1 cup) fresh strawberries, hulled and cutinto ¼-inch dice
½teaspoonfresh lemon juice
¼cup+ 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1cupall-purpose flour
1teaspoonbaking powder
¼teaspoonKosher salt
3tablespoonscold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
⅓cupheavy 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 ¼ 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 1-½-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.
Recipe Notes
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!Serving size: 1 shortcake cookieClick here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.3*SmartPoints (Green plan)3*SmartPoints (Blue plan)3*SmartPoints (Purple plan)2*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Easy Strawberry Shortcake Cookies Recipe (Half Batch)
Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)
Calories 64Calories from Fat 25
% Daily Value*
Fat 2.8g4%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 0g0%
Protein 0.9g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.