Soft strawberry cookies
- Vegetarian
- Energy Kcal 86
- Carbohydrates g 12.1
- of which sugars g 4.8
- Protein g 1.4
- Fats g 3.6
- of which saturated fat g 2.02
- Fiber g 0.3
- Cholesterol mg 17
- Sodium mg 31
- Difficulty: Average
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 20 min
- Makes: 30 pieces
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
Soft strawberry cookies are a really good twist to the Italian dessert scene. Usually, strawberries shine in tarts or semifreddi, but these cookies? They’re a whole different story. Seriously good. With their tender centers and crispy edges, you get a delightful mix of textures in every bite. Italian pastry chefs and home bakers? They love this contrast. Keeping it light and simple, yet irresistibly delicious. And here's the thing—fresh strawberries steal the show, giving each cookie that genuine fruit flavor and aroma. You’ll find little strawberry chunks in every moist bite, making these cookies taste like a sweet Italian spring day. Thing is, in Italy, using seasonal ingredients is key. So when strawberries hit the market, they’re everywhere—from fancy cakes to these charming cookies. It’s a refreshing way to showcase strawberries while staying true to Italian traditions.
Perfect for a sunny afternoon, strawberry sugar cookies pair wonderfully with tea, or you can elevate them with a splash of aromatic liqueur for dessert. And listen, as they bake, they turn a lovely golden on the outside, while staying chewy and almost melting in your mouth inside—just like a classic Italian cookie. Whether you call them strawberry shortcake cookies or simply a really really good strawberry treat, they highlight simplicity, allowing the strawberries to really shine. Regions like Emilia-Romagna or Veneto often feature fresh strawberries in various desserts, but these cookies? A fun departure from the usual crostata or mousse. Also, they’re versatile enough for family gatherings, spring picnics, or a cozy afternoon with coffee. With their sweet, tender bites and real fruit heart, these homemade strawberry cookies encapsulate the heart of Italian pastry: simple ingredients, exquisite taste, and a perfect balance of crispy and moist that just works beautifully. Enjoy the homemade feel, a bit of crunch, a soft center, and a burst of strawberry goodness in every bite. They’re a testament to how Italian baking shows the natural flavors and textures that make each treat special. For sure.
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- INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for 30 cookies
- Strawberries 1 cup (150 g) - to clean
- Type 00 flour 2 ¼ cups (290 g)
- Brown sugar 0.6 cup (130 g)
- Eggs 2 oz (55 g) - (about 1 at room temperature)
- Baking powder 1 tsp (8 g)
- Whole milk 1.4 oz (40 g) - at room temperature
- Butter 4.25 oz (120 g) - soft
- Vanilla bean ½
- Fine salt ½ tsp
How to prepare Soft strawberry cookies
To make the soft strawberry cookies, first wash and dry the strawberries, then remove the hull 1 and cut them into small cubes 2. In a bowl, place the soft butter cut into pieces, and the sugar 3
and the salt 4. Beat the mixture with electric whisks for a couple of minutes 5, then add the egg 6,
the seeds from the vanilla pod 7, and the milk 8, blend the mixture with the whisks and then add the flour and baking powder sifted through a sieve 9.
Mix to incorporate the dry ingredients 10 and then add the diced strawberries to the batter 11, distribute evenly using a spatula, then transfer the batter into a disposable piping bag without a nozzle 12.
The piping bag will help you distribute the batter evenly 13. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then pipe out mounds of batter, spacing them apart (14-15). With our measurements, you'll get about 30 cookies (you can split 12 cookies into two batches and make the last batch with 8).
Sprinkle the surface of the cookies with powdered sugar (16-17) and bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F for 20 minutes on the middle shelf. Remove the strawberry cookies from the oven when they are still light and soft 18. Let cool and then enjoy your soft strawberry cookies.