The Best Strawberry Cookies
Reminiscent of the classic Strawberry Shortcakes, these Strawberry Cookies are golden on the outside, tender, airy, soft and fluffy on the inside. You’ll get bites of yummy strawberries, accompanied by notes of bright citrus and a hint of banana flavor, all in one cookie! These cookies are SO easy to make and they are so delectable, I bet you can’t eat just one! Do you have some extra strawberries laying around that you don’t know what to do with? Don’t waste them! These Strawberry Cookies are to die for! As they bake, your house will smell heavenly and when they’re done, you’ll have yourself beautiful little jewels that will be devoured in minutes. Sweet strawberries dressed with bright citrus combined with bananas and a few other pantry staples create one of the best bites you’ll ever taste!
Flour – All-purpose flour is going to work best! Sugar – Regular granulated sugar will do the trick. What would a cookie be without sugar? Baking Powder – This is going to help our cookies rise and become nice and fluffy. Salt – Salt is important when it comes to baking to balance the sweetness, don’t skip it! Butter – Unsalted, to control the sodium levels of the cookie! Strawberries – Fresh strawberries are best! Chopped. Lemon Juice – Freshly squeezed or store bought, both work. Orange Zest – Or lemon zest! Milk – Use your preference, dairy or non dairy will both work. Bananas – I used medium sized bananas. Vanilla Extract – For added flavor! Without the vanilla, your cookies may taste flat.
How Do I Know If My Cookies Are Done?
I know you’ll be chomping at the bit to get your hands on these cookies, but how do you know if they’re done? Keep in mind, every oven is different, but the best tip is to look for golden edges! The centre of the cookie will remain light in color and may seem uncooked, but as the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, they will continue to bake inside.In short, as long as the edges are golden, so are you!
Can I Make These In Advance?
Yes! You can make these cookies and freeze them to enjoy at your leisure. See “freezing” for full instructions.
What Else Can I Add To These Strawberry Cookies?
Feel free to add a few more goodies into these shortcake cookies. Here are some suggestions:
Chocolate: dark, milk or white Dried Fruit: raisins, craisins Additional Fruit: not a fan of strawberries? Use blueberries, apricots, or peaches instead! Nuts: pecans, walnuts, macadamia nuts, slivered almonds Oats Shredded Coconut
Storing
These strawberry cookies are best when fresh, however they will last a while longer, that’s only if you can resist devouring them all immediately. Here’s how to store them: Make sure your cookies are completely cooled before storing them. Transfer to an airtight container or ziploc bag. Keep the cookie container at room temperature for 3 to 5 days.
Freezing
To freeze your cookies, you can either wrap them individually or place them together in an airtight container or ziploc bag. They will last in the freezer for 3 months. Thaw the cookies at room temperature for 15 minutes.
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