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Sweet Non-Alcoholic Valentines Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

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These delightful non-alcoholic strawberry shortbread cookies are the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day, combining a tender, buttery crumble with a burst of fruity strawberry flavor. Simple to make and beautifully pink, they are sure to impress your loved ones!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar (Confectioners' Sugar)
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Freeze-Dried Strawberries, finely ground
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • A Pinch of Salt
  • Optional Decorations: melted white chocolate, finely crushed freeze-dried strawberry powder, non-pareil sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. Process the freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor or spice grinder until they are a fine powder. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar on medium speed until light, fluffy, and pale in color, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the pure vanilla extract and finely ground freeze-dried strawberry powder. Mix until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt, mixing on low speed until just combined and a cohesive dough forms.
  6. Gather the dough into a ball and flatten it into a disc shape. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Once chilled, lightly flour a clean work surface and rolling pin. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut out cookies using Valentine's Day-themed cookie cutters.
  8. Transfer the cut-out cookies to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between them. Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, decorate with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with crushed freeze-dried strawberry powder or other non-alcoholic decorations if desired.

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Keywords: Use high-quality unsalted butter for the best flavor and texture. Be careful not to overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender and crumbly. Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent spreading during baking.

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