Description
Whole Wheat Strawberry Shortbread Cookies are the perfect blend of health and indulgence, combining the nutty flavor of whole wheat flour with the sweetness of fresh strawberries. These cookies are soft, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Perfect for tea time or as a delightful treat for gatherings, they offer a wholesome twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour and powdered sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and remaining powdered sugar until fluffy; mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, then gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie ~20g
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg