How to Create Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
This section provides detailed instructions along with step-by-step images for making this delicious recipe. You can find the complete ingredients list below.
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F. Prepare 2 baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
Step 3: In your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, sugar, and brown sugar together until they become light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Step 4: Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until everything is well combined.
Step 5: Incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Stir gently just until the dough comes together; avoid overmixing to prevent dense cookies.
Step 6: Using a medium cookie scoop (1.5 tablespoons), portion the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Placing 6 dough balls on each sheet is recommended.
Step 7: Gently press down on each cookie with your palm to form a thick disc, being careful not to push too hard to avoid leaking the preserves.
Step 8: Make a well in the center of each cookie using your thumb.
Step 9: Fill the well in each cookie with 1 teaspoon of strawberry preserves. Repeat this for all the cookies.
Step 10: Bake the cookies for 12-18 minutes, or until they are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them, as baking times may vary.
Step 11: While the cookies cool, place Oreo cookies and freeze-dried strawberries into a food processor and pulse until they form crumbs. Alternatively, you can place them in a zip-top bag and crush them by hand.
Step 12: When you’re ready to serve, sprinkle the strawberry cookie crumbs over each cookie. Adding the crumbs too early may make them soggy.