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22 Irresistible Valentine’s Day Cookies for Sweet, Romantic Moments

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Ingredients

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Crumble Topping:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter (cooled slightly)

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar (or dark brown sugar)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup diced strawberries, divided

Instructions

1. Make the Crumble Topping:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Drizzle melted butter over the mixture and mix with a fork until crumbly.
  3. Spread the crumble topping onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Remove from the oven and set aside. Turn off the oven for now; preheat again 10 minutes before baking cookies.

2. Make the Cookie Dough:

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugars on medium-high speed (6-8 on a stand mixer) for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla, beating on medium speed until well combined.
  4. Scrape down the bowl, then add the flour mixture in three batches, mixing on low and gradually increasing to medium speed. Mix until no streaks of dry flour remain.
  5. Fold in ¾ cup of diced strawberries until evenly distributed.

3. Chill the Dough:

  • Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.

4. Bake the Cookies:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion dough, placing cookies about 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets.
  3. Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are slightly gooey.

5. Add Toppings:

  1. Top freshly baked cookies with 2-3 more strawberry pieces and a sprinkle of crumble topping.
  2. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips for Success:

  • Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing: Freeze unbaked cookie dough balls for up to 3 months. Bake directly from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to the baking time.
  • Freshness: Use ripe but firm strawberries for the best flavor and texture.

These cookies are a celebration of summer flavors and the perfect blend of soft, sweet, and crumbly textures. 🍓💖

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