Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

These Strawberry Shortcake Cookies take the classic dessert and turn it into an easy cookie with just 10 ingredients. Both kids and adults love this simple dessert recipe that has fresh strawberries folded into the dough and freeze-dried strawberries on top for rich berry flavor.

We love a good strawberry shortcake, especially in the spring and summer. But when we are looking to serve a similar dessert to a crowd, these Strawberry Shortcake Cookies are our favorite recipe to make.

The best part is that they have double strawberry flavor: fresh strawberries are folded into the dough, while freeze-dried strawberries are added to the crumble topping.

When it comes to making the cookie dough, it's easy with no refrigeration required and also uses just 3 bowls, making clean-up simple. We always make these with my niece, it's her favorite cookie when strawberry season arrives every year.

If you love a simple cookie, we also love our Chewy Oat and Raisin Cookies and Gooey Butter Cookies.

Why You'll Love this Recipe

• Double strawberry flavor. We fold fresh strawberries into the cookie dough as well as add freeze dried strawberries to the crumble topping. They are full of fresh berry goodness!
• Easy to make. When it coms to baking, these are great for all ages and levels. Kids love to make them too!
• Ideal for spring or summer entertaining. When the warmer weather rolls around, these strawberry shortcake cookies are always on the top of our list to bake. They taste just like strawberry shortcake and are easier to serve to a group.

Ingredients

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Cookies

• All-purpose flour: Base of the cookie dough.
• Baking soda and baking powder: Leavening agents that help with keeping the cookie tender and allowing it to rise correctly.
• Salted butter: We love salted for this recipe since it seasons the dough. Make sure you set it out at room temperature an hour before making to soften.
• Granulated sugar: Sweetens the dough.
• Brown sugar: We add a hint of brown sugar for the molasses-like sweetness and for the chewy texture.
• Vanilla extract: Adds caramel and floral notes.
• Large egg: Binds everything together.
• Roughly chopped strawberries: The star ingredient of this dessert! Yes, we fold fresh strawberries into the cookie dough and it's so delicious. Buy the ripest berries you can find.
• White chocolate bar: We love using bar chocolate here. When you chop it, it actually adds more meltiness and gooeyness to the cookie itself than white chocolate chips. It also adds pizzazz drizzled on top of the baked cookies.

Topping

• Light brown sugar: Gives that hint of rich sweet flavor on top.
• Ground freeze-dried strawberries: Our second method of adding another punch of strawberry flavor. You can find these in the produce or snack section of the store.
• All-purpose flour: Needed to give the crumble topping structure.
• Salted butter: Binds everything together nicely.

Tools You'll Need

• 12"x17" Sheet Pan
• Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
• Mixing Bowls
• Liquid Measuring Cups
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Spatula
• Cutting Board
• Chef's Knife
• Cookie Scoop (2 Tablespoon)

How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, beat the softened salted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Mix in vanilla extract, and then add the egg, beating until fully combined.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
6. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries and white chocolate until evenly distributed.

7. For the crumble topping, in a small bowl, combine light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and the 1 ½ tablespoons of the ground freeze-dried strawberries. Grate in the slightly frozen butter, and mix until crumbly.
8. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop 3 tablespoon size cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently roll the tops of each cook in the crumble. Place back on the sheet pan. Sprinkle the remaining crumble topping over each cookie dough mound, pressing it gently into the dough.

9. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Melt the remaining white chocolate in a small microwave safe bowl in short intervals until smooth. Mix with the remaining ground freeze-dried strawberries. Pour the mixture into a ziptop bag. Snip one corner off, and drizzle the icing evenly over the sides of the cooled cookies. Allow the cookies to set undisturbed until the icing has cooled and set. Store in an airtight container with wax paper between each layer until ready to serve.

Expert Tips

• Don't over-mix the cookie dough. This creates tough cookies that don't melt in your mouth. You want to mix until everything is just combined.
• To easily grind freeze-dried strawberries, we like to add them to the mini food processor. It grinds them so quickly. You can also place them in a ziptop bag and gently crush with a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat tenderizer.
• Use white chocolate from a bar for this cookie. You can use the chips also, but we love the texture and meltiness the chopped white chocolate gives the strawberry shortcake cookie.
• Swap the berry in this recipe. Blueberries or raspberries are also delicious.
• Be sure to allow the cookies to cool on the hot baking sheet for a few minutes before serving. This allows the cookies to set and continue carry-over cooking for a couple more minutes for the perfect texture.

Storage

Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 4 days. You can also freeze the cookies for 2 months and thaw on the counter until they are soft again.

Frequently Asked Questions

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