Description
These Balsamic Basil Strawberry Shortcake Cookies are a fresh and fruity twist on the classic summer dessert. Bursting with juicy strawberries, fragrant basil, and a touch of tangy balsamic vinegar, these soft, tender cookies are perfect for picnics, tea parties, or a sweet snack any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup salted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup diced fresh strawberries
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil (or mint)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (aged or reduced preferred)
- 1–2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt, if dough is dry
- (Optional) ¼ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prep the Oven and Ingredients: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dice strawberries and chop basil. Set strawberries on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, and mix well.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Slowly add the dry mixture to the butter mixture. Mix until combined. Add sour cream if needed for moisture.
- Fold in Flavor: Gently fold in strawberries, basil, balsamic vinegar, and optional white chocolate chips. Do not overmix.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon portions onto the baking sheet. Leave space between each cookie. Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool: Let cookies rest on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Dry strawberries before folding them into the dough to avoid excess moisture. For a more intense balsamic flavor, reduce your vinegar over low heat until syrupy. These cookies are best enjoyed the day they’re baked, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg