Treat yourself to a delightful culinary experience with our Strawberry Butter Cookies. These tender, buttery cookies are filled with a luscious strawberry jam center and topped with a creamy buttercream frosting. Each bite is a harmonious blend of rich buttery flavor and sweet strawberry goodness that will transport you to dessert heaven. Whether enjoyed with a cup of tea or shared with loved ones, these cookies are sure to brighten any occasion with their irresistible charm.
In our family, Strawberry Butter Cookies hold a special place as a beloved treat that brings joy to every gathering. It all started when my grandmother shared her cherished recipe with me, passed down through generations. As I gathered the ingredients and mixed the dough, memories of baking with my grandmother flooded back, filling me with warmth and nostalgia. With each step of the process, from rolling out the dough to piping the buttercream, I felt a deep connection to my family’s culinary heritage. When the cookies emerged from the oven, golden and fragrant, I knew they were something special. As I shared them with my family and friends, their faces lit up with delight, and I felt a sense of pride knowing that I was carrying on a tradition that had brought so much happiness to generations before me. From that day on, Strawberry Butter Cookies became a staple in our household, cherished for their irresistible flavor and the memories they evoked with every bite.
Why These Strawberry Butter Cookies Will Amaze You:
- Buttery goodness: Made with real butter and cake flour, these cookies are tender and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
- Sweet strawberry filling: A luscious strawberry jam center adds a burst of fruity flavor that perfectly complements the buttery cookie base.
- Creamy buttercream frosting: A smooth and creamy buttercream frosting adds a decadent finishing touch to these delightful treats.
- Perfect for any occasion: Whether enjoyed as a sweet snack or served at a special celebration, these cookies are sure to impress with their homemade charm.
Ingredients:
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup softened butter
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups cake or all-purpose flour
For the Jam Filling:
- ¾ cup strawberry jam (thickened with ½ tablespoon cornflour if preferred)
For the Buttercream:
- ¾ cup butter
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together for about 3 to 5 minutes until pale, light, and fluffy.
- Sift the flour into the beaten butter mixture and mix gently to combine, forming a soft dough.
- Divide the dough in half and form each half into a disk. Place each disk between two large sheets of parchment paper or wax paper.
- Use a rolling pin to roll each piece of dough to a thickness of about 3/16 inch (5mm).
- Refrigerate the rolled dough sheets for 30 minutes to chill.
- Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and cut out cookies using a 2-inch round cookie cutter. For half of the cookies, use a smaller round cookie cutter or piping nozzle to cut out a window in the center.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, assemble the cookies by piping buttercream along the outer edge of the bottom part of each cookie.
- Place the top part of each cookie (with the cut-out center) over the piped buttercream and press lightly to sandwich the cookies together.
- Fill another piping bag with the strawberry jam and pipe it into the center of each cookie.
- Sprinkle caster or powdered sugar over the assembled cookies for a finishing touch.
- Serve and enjoy these divine Strawberry Butter Cookies with your loved ones!
Notes:
- To achieve a thicker jam filling, heat the jam with cornflour on the stove until thickened before piping onto the cookies.
- Customize the buttercream by adding vanilla extract for an extra layer of flavor.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
