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Valentine's Day Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

Valentine’s Day Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Sweet, buttery Valentine’s Day Strawberry Shortbread Cookies that melt in your mouth with every bite. These heart-shaped strawberry cookies are naturally pink, delicately flavored, and perfect for gifting, parties, or romantic desserts. A beautiful homemade treat that’s easy to make, festive, and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 250 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 120 g powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp strawberry powder (freeze-dried strawberries, finely ground)
  • 350 g all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • Pink food coloring (optional)
  • Extra powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until light, creamy, and fluffy.
  2. Add vanilla extract and strawberry powder, then mix until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and cornstarch.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Add a tiny drop of pink food coloring if a deeper pink color is desired.
  6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F) and line baking trays with parchment paper.
  8. Roll out the dough to about 5 mm thickness and cut with heart-shaped cookie cutters.
  9. Place cookies on the baking tray, leaving space between each one.
  10. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the edges are just set (do not brown).
  11. Let cookies cool completely, then dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

For extra strawberry flavor, dip half of each cookie in melted white chocolate mixed with strawberry powder. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Dough can be frozen for up to 2 months. You can replace strawberry powder with raspberry powder for a different flavor twist.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: B
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: strawberry shortbread recipe, heart shaped strawberry cookies, pink shortbread cookies, valentines cookies, strawberry cookies

Find it online: https://crystalrecipes.com/valentines-day-strawberry-shortbread-cookies/