Description
Homemade strawberry butter cookies dance with delicate sweetness and rich buttery notes from classic Italian baking traditions. Delicate pink-tinted treats promise elegant crumble and fresh berry essence perfect for afternoon tea or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 cups (313 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (75 g) finely chopped fresh strawberries or strawberry preserves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the mixing station at 350F, ensuring a parchment-lined baking sheet is ready for cookie placement.
- Whip softened butter with granulated and powdered sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth creamy base.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to develop a uniform, silky texture.
- Separately combine flour, baking powder, and salt, creating a dry ingredient mixture with even distribution.
- Gradually integrate dry ingredients into wet ingredients, stirring gently to prevent overmixing and maintain a delicate cookie consistency.
- Tenderly fold chopped strawberries or preserves into the dough, distributing fruit evenly throughout the mixture.
- Using a tablespoon, portion dough onto the prepared baking sheet, maintaining approximately 2-inch intervals between each cookie.
- Gently press down each dough ball with the back of a spoon, creating a slight flattened shape.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for edges to turn a delicate golden hue, indicating perfect doneness.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Once cookies reach room temperature, dust with a light veil of powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Prevent strawberry bleeding by patting chopped strawberries dry with paper towels before adding to cookie dough.
- Freeze fresh strawberries briefly before chopping to maintain better shape and prevent excess moisture in cookies.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother, more evenly mixed cookie dough that creates consistent texture.
- Substitute gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version, ensuring the same delicate crumb and soft texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg