Description

Strawberry Shortbread Cookies: Delightfully buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread infused with strawberry flavor and cut into adorable heart shapes. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion, these cookies deliver crisp edges, tender centers, and a charming, shareable treat — with an optional glaze for extra sweetness and shine.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ tsp salt
⅓ cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed

Optional glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

In a large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until light and creamy.
Mix in vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, salt, and crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
Shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness.
Cut into heart shapes and place on prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
If desired, whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cookies. Let set before serving.

Notes

Chill time helps the dough firm up for clean heart shapes.
You can substitute salted butter for unsalted butter and omit the additional salt.
Finely crushed freeze-dried strawberries boost strawberry flavor and color.
The glaze is optional; adjust milk to reach your preferred drizzle consistency.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days; freeze for longer storage.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Category: Desserts, Cookies
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 3 cookies)
Calories: 700
Sugar: 65 g
Sodium: 145 mg
Fat: 46 g
Saturated Fat: 28 g
Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 66 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 108 mg

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