Strawberry Shortcake Sugar Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)

Buttery sugar cookies topped with a pink glaze and strawberry shortcake crumb for a sweet dessert treat.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 170 grams unsalted butter, softened
02 - 300 grams granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
05 - 344 grams all-purpose flour
06 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
07 - 0.5 teaspoon baking powder

→ Glaze and Topping

08 - 480 grams confectioner's sugar
09 - 45 millilitres milk
10 - Pink food colouring
11 - 150 grams strawberry shortcake crumbs

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar using a mixer until the mixture is pale and creamy, about 4 to 5 minutes.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and blend until fully incorporated.
04 - Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add to wet mixture, beating until just combined.
05 - Portion dough into heaping tablespoons and form into balls. Arrange dough balls on prepared baking sheet.
06 - Using the bottom of a drinking glass, press each dough ball to approximately 0.7 centimetres thickness.
07 - Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool on the tray for 2 to 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.
08 - Mix milk into confectioner's sugar to create a thin, smooth frosting. Divide glaze between two bowls. Tint one portion with pink food colouring; leave the other white.
09 - Arrange half the cookies on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Using a fork or small piping bag, drizzle frosting over cookies in a zigzag pattern.
10 - While glaze is still wet, sprinkle with strawberry shortcake crumbs. Repeat with remaining cookies and glaze.
11 - Allow glazed cookies to set until frosting is completely dry before stacking or packaging.

# Additional Information:

01 - Ensure cookies are fully cooled prior to glazing to prevent the frosting from melting.

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