• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Rich And Delish
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • 3 ingredient
    • Air Fryer
    • Appetizers
    • Breads
    • Breakfast
    • Condiments
    • Desserts
      • Cheesecakes
      • Cookies
      • Cupcakes
      • Chocolate
      • Cakes
      • Bars & Brownies
      • No Bake Desserts
      • Muffins
    • Dinner
    • Drinks
    • Gluten Free
    • Holiday
      • Christmas
      • Fall / thanksgiving
    • Main Dishes
    • Salads
    • Side Dishes
    • Soups
    • Vegetarian
  • Shop
  • About
    • Contact Us
  • FAQ
  • Work With Us
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Categories
  • Shop
  • FAQ
  • Work With Us
  • Contact Us
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » All Recipes » Desserts » Cookies

    Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

    Published: Feb 11, 2023 · Modified: Mar 25, 2023 by RichandDelish · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Sharing is caring!

    28 shares
    • Facebook
    • Yummly
    • Twitter
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    These strawberry shortbread cookies are buttery, and full of strawberry flavor and have a texture that will just melt in your mouth.

    Overhead shot of strawberry shortbread cookies.

    These cookies are perfect for valentines day, baby showers, summer day, or any other day! It is made with 5 simple ingredients, and ground freeze-dried strawberries for the best natural strawberry flavor.

    If you like making strawberry desserts, check out our strawberry glazed donuts, strawberry shortcake cake, fresh strawberry sheet cake, strawberry brownies, strawberry filled cupcakes, and strawberry shortcake cake.

    Jump to:
    • Why this recipe works
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Faq's
    • Storing
    • Freezing
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • 📖 Recipe

    Why this recipe works

    • This recipe is super easy to make and takes 10 minutes to prep!
    • These cookies are made with freeze-dried strawberries which give these cookies the best natural strawberry flavor.
    • These cookies are perfect for making ahead of time!
    • They stay fresh at room temperature for up to a week!
    • These are slice-and-bake cookies that you can make for any occasion!
    Strawberry shortbread cookie cut in half.

    Ingredients

    Before you start to make this recipe, measure and prepare your ingredients so the cooking process will go smoothly and easily.

    Full measurements are in the recipe card below.

    Butter- use unsalted butter for this recipe. Only butter will work for this recipe, no margarine, and no coconut oil. Margarine has a weird taste and can ruin the flavor of this dessert.

    Freeze dried strawberries- do not use dried strawberries, only freeze dried strawberries! You will need to pulse them in a blender until you get a strawberry powder.

    Flour– we used all-purpose flour for this recipe. cake flour will work great as well.

    Powder sugar- you will need powdered sugar for this recipe. you don’t have to buy powdered sugar, you can simply make it at home by blending granulated sugar in a blender or food processor.

    Vanilla extract- adds extra flavor.

    Kosher salt- you will need about ½ teaspoon of kosher salt for this recipe.

    Instructions

    In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened butter, powdered sugar, kosher salt, and vanilla extract. Mix with an electric hand mixer until well combined and creamy.

    Cookies process shots.

    Add the strawberry powder and mix until smooth.

    Cookies process shots.

    Add the flour and mix until a dough forms. The dough will seem crumbly at first but then it will turn into a nice dough.

    Cookies process shots.

    Shape the dough into a log and cover it with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge to firm up for at least an hour.

    Cookies process shots.

    Preheat the oven to 180c (350f) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Remove from the fridge and cut into ½-inch slices using a sharp knife. Bake in a 180c (350f) preheated oven for 10 minutes.

    Cookies process shots.

    Let the cookies cool completely and drizzle each cookie with melted white chocolate. I like sprinkling the cookies with more freeze-dried strawberries (crumbled), but you can top them with chopped nuts, sprinkles, etc!

    Strawberry shortbread cookies on a baking pan.

    Expert Tips

    • Use a very sharp knife to cut perfect slices of these shortbread cookies.
    • After slicing the shortbread into slices, place them in the fridge for another 20 minutes to keep them firm and prevent them from spreading too much while baking.
    • Use room temperature ingredients. It is important that you use room-temperature ingredients like butter. This step ensures that your mixture mixes into a homogenous mixture and bakes perfectly. you don’t want to place cold batter into the oven.
    • Don’t overmix the dough, you don’t want to develop the gluten in the flour. This step ensures you have moist cookies and not dense and dry cookies.
    • Make sure that your butter is at room temperature. An hour or two before making these cookies, take the butter out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature. The butter should be soft to the touch. If your butter is too cold, it will be harder to mix and there will be lumps of butter in the dough.
    • Measure your flour correctly! When measuring your flour, avoid scooping it with a measuring cup. Instead, stir the flour with a spoon to create as many air pockets as possible, and spoon it into your measuring cup. Finally, level it with a back of a knife.
    • Line your sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat! This step helps the cookies to bake evenly, and it makes sure that your cookies release easily from the pan.
    Close up shot of strawberry shortbread cookies.

    Faq's

    Do I have to chill the cookie dough?

    Yes! If you don't chill the dough, the dough won't be firm enough and will not hold its shape when you slice it into individual slices.

    Can I make these ahead of time?

    Yes! You can make the cookie dough and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. When you are ready to bake, follow the instructions as written.

    What butter should I use?

    We used regular unsalted butter for this recipe. If you want to use salted butter in this recipe, simply skip the salt and make the recipe as written.

    What’s the difference between a sugar cookie and a shortbread cookie?

    Both of these cookies might look similar, but unlike sugar cookies, shortbread cookies don't have baking powder or baking soda, or eggs. Shortbread cookies tend to be more dense and crispy, and they have a buttery flavor.

    Top of strawberry shortbread cookies.

    Storing

    Store these cookies at room temperature for up to 5. Store these in an airtight container so they won't dry out.

    Freezing

    Freezing these cookies is very easy. After they are cooled completely, cover them with a plastic wrap tightly (a few layers) and transfer them into an airtight freezer-friendly container and freeze it for up to 2 months.

    Thaw in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for about an hour.

    Another way to freeze these is freezing the dough. Wrap the dough with plastic wrap and freeze it for up to 3 months. When you are ready to make these, place them in the fridge for a few hours to make them easier to cut.

    Substitutions

    Dairy-free - If you are dairy-free, replace the butter with vegan butter or plant-based butter.

    Gluten-free - if you want to make this recipe gluten-free, simply replace the flour with gluten-free flour. I never tried it with this recipe, but it should work just fine.

    Strawberry shortbread cookies with white chocolate drizzle.

    Variations

    Fruit- you can make this recipe with your favorite freeze-dried fruit instead of strawberries, like blueberry or raspberry.

    Sprinkles- top these with your favorite kind of sprinkles. They can be holiday themed to make them festive!

    Nuts- sprinkle chopped nuts on top of the melted chocolate for an extra crunch and a beautiful look.

    Citrus- add ½ teaspoon of either lemon or orange zest to the dough for a delicious zesty flavor.

    Chocolate- you can use your favorite type of chocolate for dipping! This can be dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, semisweet chocolate, etc.

    More strawberry recipes

    Strawberry bundt cake- This strawberry bundt cake is made with fresh strawberries, and fresh strawberry puree and is topped with a strawberry glaze.

    Strawberry crumble- This strawberry crumble is made with lots of fresh strawberries, and topped with a crispy and buttery oat crumble which is topped with vanilla ice cream for a perfect dessert.

    Strawberry danish- This bakery-style strawberry danish is made with frozen puff pastry, fresh strawberries, and cream cheese filling, and is topped with either powdered sugar or zesty lemon glaze.

    If you tried this recipe, don’t forget to leave a rating and a comment below. We love hearing from you.

    If you liked this recipe

    • Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
    • Share/pin this recipe to Pinterest.
    • Leave a comment down below!

    📖 Recipe

    Overhead shot of strawberry shortbread cookies.

    Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

    Rich and delish
    These strawberry shortbread cookies are buttery, and full of strawberry flavor and have a texture that will just melt in your mouth.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    chill time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18 cookies
    Calories 105 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 150 g Butter softened
    • ½ cup Powder sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • 2 tablespoon Freeze dried strawberries
    • 1 ½ cups Flour

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened butter, powdered sugar, kosher salt, and vanilla extract. Mix with an electric hand mixer until well combined and creamy.
    • Add the strawberry powder and mix until smooth.
    • Add the flour and mix until a dough forms. The dough will seem crumbly at first but then it will turn into a nice dough.
    • Shape the dough into a log and cover it with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge to firm up for at least an hour.
    • Preheat the oven to 180c (350f) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Remove from the fridge and cut into ½-inch slices using a sharp knife. Bake in a 180c (350f) preheated oven for 10 minutes.
    • Let the cookies cool completely and drizzle each cookie with melted white chocolate. I like sprinkling the cookies with more freeze-dried strawberries (crumbled), but you can top them with chopped nuts, sprinkles, etc!

    Notes

    • Use a very sharp knife to cut perfect slices of these shortbread cookies.
    • After slicing the shortbread into slices, place them in the fridge for another 20 minutes to keep them firm and prevent them from spreading too much while baking.
    • Use room temperature ingredients. It is important that you use room-temperature ingredients like butter. This step ensures that your mixture mixes into a homogenous mixture and bakes perfectly. you don’t want to place cold batter into the oven.
    • Don’t overmix the dough, you don’t want to develop the gluten in the flour. This step ensures you have moist cookies and not dense and dry cookies.
    • Make sure that your butter is at room temperature. An hour or two before making these cookies, take the butter out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature. The butter should be soft to the touch. If your butter is too cold, it will be harder to mix and there will be lumps of butter in the dough.
    • Measure your flour correctly! When measuring your flour, avoid scooping it with a measuring cup. Instead, stir the flour with a spoon to create as many air pockets as possible, and spoon it into your measuring cup. Finally, level it with a back of a knife.
    • Line your sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat! This step helps the cookies to bake evenly, and it makes sure that your cookies release easily from the pan.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 118mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 208IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Strawberry Shortbread Cookies
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
    « Easy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
    Creamy Chicken Limone (30 Minute Meal) »

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Thank you for dropping by!
    Our blog is all about simple and delicious recipes. We’re showing you step by step how to make our favorite recipes. Visit our social media for more content!

    • TikTok
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Pinterest

    Search Through Our Recipes

    Popular Recipes

    • double chocolate banana bread recipe
      Banana BreadBreadsBreakfastChocolateChristmasDessertsQuick BreadValentine's DayVegetarian

      Double Chocolate Banana Bread

    • easy one bowl chocolate cupcakes
      ChocolateCupcakesDessertsHolidayValentine's DayVegetarian

      Easy Chocolate Cupcakes

    • no bake mango cheesecake recipe
      CheesecakesDessertsNo Bake DessertsVegetarian

      No Bake Mango Cheesecake

    • baked goat cheese pasta recipe
      DinnerMain DishesPastaVegetarian

      Baked Goat Cheese Pasta

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About Us
    • Work With Us
    • Contact Us
    • FAQ

    Recipes

    • Recipes Categories
    • Breakfast
    • Deserts

    Subscribe and Follow

    • TikTok
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Pinterest

    Copyright © Rich And Delish 2022 | Website Terms & Privacy Policy