Description
Delight your loved ones with these adorable Heart-Shaped Strawberry Shortbread Cookies. These buttery shortbread cookies are filled with strawberry jam and perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
Ingredients
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Shortbread Cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely ground
Filling and Decoration:
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or melting wafers (optional)
- pink or red sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Flavorings: Mix in vanilla extract and salt until combined.
- Prepare Dough: In a separate bowl, whisk flour and ground freeze-dried strawberries. Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Chill and Shape: Divide dough, shape into discs, wrap, and chill. Roll out dough, cut into heart shapes, and bake.
- Assemble Cookies: Spread jam on bottom cookies and sandwich with top cookies. Optionally, drizzle with melted white chocolate and add sprinkles.
Notes
- You can substitute raspberry jam or chocolate hazelnut spread for variety.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- If dough softens, chill before continuing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
