Strawberry Shortcake Cookies |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Strawberry shortcake is one of my favorite desserts. I thought it would be great to capture all that wonderful flavor in a cookie. The pastry-like cookie is topped with pink strawberry frosting. Ingredients:
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup sugar |
dash salt |
2/3 cup cold butter |
2 tablespoons water |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
frosting: |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
3/4 cup fresh strawberries, sliced |
2 tablespoons 2% milk |
5 cups confectioners' sugar |
additional sliced fresh strawberries, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine water and vanilla; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 3-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
3. Bake at 325° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
4. In a large bowl, beat the butter, strawberries and milk until combined. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until blended. Spread over cookies; garnish with additional sliced strawberries if desired. Yield: 2 dozen.
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