Description
A delightful blend of flaky shortcake and sweet strawberries in cookie form, evoking the essence of summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar (packed)
- 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 tbsp canola or vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup diced fresh strawberries
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 12 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup shortcake crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 F/150 C.
- Combine the sugar, light brown sugar, flour, baking powder, oil, and vanilla in a medium bowl until crumbs form.
- Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside to cool completely.
- Toss the strawberries and lemon juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl for three minutes until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Mix in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until almost combined.
- Fold in 1/2 cup of the shortcake crumbs and chopped strawberries.
- Scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Press more shortcake crumbs onto each dough ball.
- Chill the tray in the freezer for at least 2-3 hours; overnight is best.
- Preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C.
- Bake the frozen cookies spaced 2-3 inches apart for 9-11 minutes for standard size and 12-14 minutes for large cookies. They are done when the edges turn golden brown.
- Press more shortcake crumbs and strawberries into the tops if desired after baking.
- Let the tray cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before removing each cookie.
Notes
Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and chill the dough to enhance texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg