Buttery Sweet Strawberry Shortbread Cookies
These buttery sweet strawberry shortbread cookies combine tender, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread with sweet, tart strawberry jam, perfect for Valentine’s Day treats or gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Strawberry jam, about 1/2 teaspoon per cookie (preferably homemade or good-quality store-bought)
- Splash of fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in pure vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Lightly flour your surface and rolling pin, then roll the dough out to about 1/4 inch (6mm) thickness.
- Using cookie cutters, cut out shapes and transfer them to the baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
- On half of the cookies, make a shallow well in the center and spoon about 1/2 teaspoon strawberry jam mixed with a splash of lemon juice if using.
- Top with the remaining cookies, pressing lightly around the edges to seal.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are just golden.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and make rolling easier. Cream butter and sugar well for tender crumb. Avoid overmixing flour to prevent toughness. Press edges firmly when sandwiching cookies to avoid jam leakage. Dough can be prepared and chilled up to 2 days in advance. Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Protein: 1
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