White Chocolate Strawberry Shortbread Cookies
These White Chocolate Strawberry Shortbread Cookies are buttery, crumbly, and full of delicious strawberry flavor with sweet white chocolate chunks. Perfect for holidays, tea parties, or as a sweet treat, these cookies are easy to make and look beautifully festive!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookie
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into small pieces
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Mix in the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until the dough just starts to come together.
- Add Strawberries and Chocolate: Gently fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Chill the Dough: Shape the dough into a log about 2 inches in diameter, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours) to help the flavors meld and make it easier to slice.
- Preheat the Oven: When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice and Bake: Remove the dough from the fridge and slice it into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place the rounds on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an Extra Touch: Drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies or dip half of each cookie for a fancier look.
- Storage: Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.