Description
Delight in these Strawberry Shortcake Cookies, featuring a perfect blend of sweet freeze-dried strawberries, crunchy Golden Oreos, and creamy white chocolate chips. These soft, flavorful cookies deliver a nostalgic twist on a classic dessert, baked to golden perfection for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 cup Cake Flour
- 1 tsp. Cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 8 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter, cold, cubed (1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, packed (dark or light)
- 1/4 cup Granulated White Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 large Egg Yolk (no white)
- 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 2 tsp. Strawberry Emulsion
Add-ins
- 15 Golden Oreos, roughly chopped
- 1.2 oz. Freeze-Dried Strawberries (34 grams)
- 3/4 cup White Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your cookies evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. This ensures your leavening agents and seasonings are evenly distributed.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the cold, cubed butter with the brown and white sugars for about 4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step incorporates air for a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully combined, providing richness and flavor depth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Add-ins: Gradually mix in the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients. Then fold in the roughly chopped Golden Oreos, freeze-dried strawberries, white chocolate chips, and strawberry emulsion. Mix just until everything is combined to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape Cookies: Divide the dough into 6 large portions and place them onto a cookie sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy the delicious strawberry shortcake cookie treat!
Notes
- Use cold butter to achieve a tender, crumbly texture in the cookies.
- Freeze-dried strawberries add concentrated strawberry flavor without extra moisture.
- Be careful not to overmix after adding flour to keep cookies soft and tender.
- You can substitute strawberry emulsion with strawberry extract if unavailable.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before storing in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake Cookies, White Chocolate, Golden Oreos, Freeze-Dried Strawberries, Easy Cookie Recipe, Dessert
