Strawberry Shortcake Sugar Cookies are the best cookies you can ever make, they are extremely sweet, beautiful, and rich in nostalgic strawberry flavor.
My daughter is obsessed with strawberries and these cookies are one of her choice delights.
Strawberry Shortcake Sugar Cookies are not just plain cookies, they are layered with glaze and topped with crunchy strawberry shortcake crumbs.
This combination of textures and flavors leaves these cookies with no rival.
Try out our delicious Oatmeal Cookies without butter or Fruity Pebble Crumbl Cookie for a sweet experience too.
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Why this recipe works
Quick recipe
I love making these delightful cookies because my children do not wait for long to devour the cookies.
Appealing looks
The layer of glaze and the pink crunchy strawberry make the cookies very attractive.
Decadent flavor and texture
The tangy strawberry flavor and the crunchy texture of the topping elevate these cookies to another level of deliciousness.
Ingredients and Substitutes
Cookie dough
Butter - Butter adds moisture to the cookies as well as a sweet milky flavor. The vegetable oil of your choice will still work perfectly fine.
Eggs- enrich the cookie dough, giving the cookies a little rise.
All-purpose flour - All-purpose flour works perfectly.
Toppings
Sugar glaze
Powdered sugar
Milk
Strawberry Shortcake Crunch
Golden Oreos
Golden Oreos are the best, taking up the pink color from the strawberry jello. They add the crunch to the cookies making them really yummy!
Melted butter
Adds moisture and flavor to the crunch and holds the particles together.
Strawberry Jello crystals
Strawberry Jello crystals are the game changer, the tangy and sweet crystals make this crunchy taste like jelly!
A dash of pepper (optional)
A hot twist tastes amazing but is optional.
How to make Strawberry Shortcake Sugar Cookies
Preheat your oven to 150C, line the baking sheet with baking paper. Measure your ingredients and set aside.
In a mixing bowl whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.
In another mixing bowl cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time with the vanilla essence. Pour the flour into the creamy mixture in two batches.
Mix until no dry streaks can be seen. Scrape down the side of the bowl using a spatula.
Use an ice cream scoop to scoop the cookie dough and arrange them onto the baking tray leaving a space of about 2 inches between them. Bake them for 10 minutes until slightly golden brown in color.
Pop them out of the oven and let them completely on the cooling wire rack.
Prepare the frosting, sift the powdered sugar, and remove any lumps into a mixing bowl. Add the milk and stir to a smooth-flowing consistency. The fun part begins!
You could separate and add food color to one batch according to your color preference.
Frost each cookie with the pink frosting. Drizzle the white frosting making beautiful patterns. Sprinkle the strawberry crunch and serve!
Enjoy as a dessert or with a hot cup of unsweetened coffee.
How to make strawberry crunch
In a food processor, crush the golden Oreos to fine crumbs. You could crush the Oreos in a ziplock bag using a rolling pin. A food processor is more efficient.
In a mixing bowl, add the crushed Oreos, strawberry jello crystals, and melted butter.
Sprinkle a tinsy winsy amount of hot pepper if you want to take your taste buds to some adventure. Stir all the ingredients till they are thoroughly mixed.
Expert Tips
For best results always use ingredients at room temperature, the eggs, and the butter.
Measure the dry ingredients precisely by using the scoop and level method that ensures no excess flour is added to the cookie dough.
FAQ Strawberry Shortcake Sugar Cookies
Can I freeze my Strawberry Shortcake Sugar Cookies?
You can certainly freeze the cookies, but I would advise you to freeze them before frosting. Store them in a freezer bag for about 2 months.
How best can I store my Strawberry Shortcake Sugar Cookies?
Store these delicious cookies in a spacious airtight container to keep the flavors and the crunchy texture. The cookies can stay fresh on the counter for up to 4 days.
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Strawberry Shortcake Sugar Cookies
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Parchment paper
- 2 Baking trays
- 1 Electric handheld mixer
- 1 Silicon spatula
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Butter
- 1 ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs Large
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 150C, line the baking sheet with baking paper. Measure your ingredients and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- In another mixing bowl cream butter and sugar till light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time with the vanilla essence.
- Pour the flour into the creamy mixture in two batches. Mix until no dry streaks can be seen. Scrape down the side of the bowl using a spatula.
- Using an ice cream scoop or table spoon to scoop the cookie dough and arrange them onto the baking tray leaving a space of about 2 inches between them.
- Bake them for 10 minutes until slightly golden brown in color. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on the cooling wire rack.
