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Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

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These delightful Strawberry Shortcake Cookies are a twist on the classic dessert, combining fresh strawberries and buttery goodness in a soft cookie.

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar (packed)
  • 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 tbsp canola or vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon clear vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup diced fresh strawberries
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 12 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup shortcake crumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 F/150 C.
  2. Combine the sugar, light brown sugar, flour, baking powder, oil, and vanilla in a medium bowl until crumbs form.
  3. Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside to cool completely.
  4. Toss the strawberries and lemon juice together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  5. Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl for three minutes until light and fluffy.
  6. Mix in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  7. Mix in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until almost combined.
  8. Fold in ½ cup of the shortcake crumbs and chopped strawberries.
  9. Scoop the dough with a cookie scoop onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  10. Press more shortcake crumbs onto the tops of each dough ball.
  11. Chill the tray in the freezer for at least 120-180 minutes.
  12. Preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C.
  13. Bake the frozen cookies spaced 2-3 inches apart for 9-11 minutes for standard size and 12-14 minutes for large cookies.
  14. Press more shortcake crumbs into the tops after baking.
  15. Let the tray cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before removing each cookie.

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Notes

For sugar-free options, consider stevia or monk fruit. Use overripe strawberries for enhanced sweetness.

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