Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
Indulge in these delightful strawberry shortcake cookies that combine sweet strawberries, creamy filling, and a perfect cookie texture.
Ingredients
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Cookies
- 1 cup strawberries macerated
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- optional sparkling sugar for topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the filling ingredients: cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and lemon zest, beating until smooth.
- Prepare strawberries by macerating them with a little lemon juice and sugar for enhanced flavor.
- In another bowl, cream together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the butter mixture until a dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets and make an indention to fill with strawberry filling before baking.
- Bake cookies at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes. Cool and optionally top with sparkling sugar.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the sweetness based on your taste preference. Enjoy these cookies fresh for the best flavor!