Soft Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

If you love buttery cookies and fresh strawberries, these Strawberry Shortcake Cookies are about to be your new favorite bake. They’re soft, thick, slightly crisp on the edges, and bursting with real strawberry flavor—like a cookie version of classic strawberry shortcake.

Perfect for spring and summer baking, these cookies are easy, eye-catching, and guaranteed to get clicks (and compliments).

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Uses real fresh strawberries (no artificial flavor!)

• Soft, bakery-style texture

• Simple ingredients, no chill time needed

• Perfect for Pinterest & social media (they’re that pretty)

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• 1 egg (room temperature)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup fresh strawberries, diced small

• ¼ cup white chocolate chips (optional but recommended)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Cream butter and sugar
   In a bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add wet ingredients
   Mix in egg and vanilla extract until smooth.

4. Combine dry ingredients
   In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

5. Mix together
   Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

6. Fold in strawberries
   Gently fold in diced strawberries and white chocolate chips.
   (Tip: Pat strawberries dry to avoid excess moisture!)

7. Scoop dough
   Scoop 2 tbsp portions onto baking sheet. Slightly flatten.

8. Bake
   Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.

9. Cool & enjoy
   Let cool for 5 minutes—then enjoy soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies!

Pro Tips for Perfect Cookies

• Don’t overmix after adding strawberries (keeps cookies soft!)

• Chill dough for 20 minutes if it feels too sticky

• Use ripe but firm strawberries for best texture

• Sprinkle sugar on top before baking for a bakery-style finish

Storage Tips

• Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temp

• Refrigerate for up to 5 days

• Best enjoyed fresh (they’re super soft!)