Soft Strawberry Shortcake Cookies Recipe
These Soft Strawberry Shortcake Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, combining tender, buttery cookies with juicy strawberries and creamy white chocolate chunks. Perfect for a sweet snack or a light dessert, these cookies are soft, flavorful, and bursting with fresh strawberry goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a soft dough.
- Fold in Strawberries and White Chocolate: Gently fold the diced fresh strawberries and white chocolate chips into the dough, being careful not to crush the strawberries to keep the fruit pieces intact and juicy.
- Scoop and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded dough portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake Until Soft: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are set but still soft in the center. Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries that are firm and not mushy.
- You can substitute white chocolate with milk or dark chocolate, but it will alter the flavor slightly.
- Do not overmix the dough, as this can make the cookies tough.
- If desired, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain softness.
Keywords: strawberry cookies, soft cookies, white chocolate, shortcake cookies, berry dessert cookie, easy cookie recipe
