Description
Delight in these Strawberry Shortcake Sugar Cookies, a sweet treat combining classic sugar cookies with a vibrant pink glaze and a crunchy Strawberry Shortcake crumb topping. Perfectly soft, buttery, and festive, these cookies make for an irresistible dessert or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Glaze and Topping
- 4 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- Pink food colouring, as needed
- 1 1/2 cups Strawberry Shortcake Crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside to ensure even baking and easy cleanup.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and creamy. This will create the base texture for your cookies.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract to enhance flavor.
- Combine dry ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until fully combined and a soft dough forms.
- Shape and bake cookies: Portion the dough into balls, then flatten each slightly with the palm of your hand. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make glaze: In a bowl, mix the confectioner’s sugar with milk until you reach a smooth, thin frosting consistency. Divide the frosting into two bowls, and add pink food coloring to one bowl to achieve a vibrant hue.
- Decorate cookies: Drizzle the plain and pink frostings over the cooled cookies as desired. While the glaze is still wet, sprinkle generously with Strawberry Shortcake Crumbs for a delightful crunch and added flavor. Allow the frosting to set and dry before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- Do not overbake cookies to keep them soft and chewy.
- Adjust the milk quantity for the glaze to get the ideal drizzle consistency.
- Strawberry Shortcake Crumbs add texture and sweetness; substitute with crushed freeze-dried strawberries mixed with crushed graham crackers if unavailable.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
