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Easy Heart-Shaped Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies infused with real strawberry flavor and shaped into charming hearts—perfect for gifting or special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.66 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup freeze-dried strawberries crushed into powder
Optional Glaze
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp strawberry puree or milk
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk flour, salt, and strawberry powder together.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients into butter mixture to form dough.
  6. Chill dough for 30–45 minutes.
  7. Roll dough and cut into heart shapes.
  8. Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.

Notes

Chill dough thoroughly to maintain heart shape. Do not overbake to keep cookies tender.