Valentine’s Day Strawberry Shortbread (Recipe for Printing)

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with tender strawberry shortbread cookies. These homemade treats pair real strawberries and buttery dough for a festive, shareable dessert. Save & click.

# What You Need:

→ Shortbread Dough

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Finishing

08 - Powdered sugar, for dusting

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
03 - Mix in vanilla extract, then gently fold in the finely chopped strawberries.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt together. Gradually add dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
05 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them apart.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cookie edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
07 - Allow cookies to cool briefly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Ensure butter is fully softened for proper creaming. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to preserve a tender texture.