# What you need:
→ Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
09 - 1/3 cup sour cream
10 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced and patted dry
→ Cream Filling
11 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
12 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined. Blend in sour cream.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined without overmixing.
06 - Gently fold the diced, patted-dry strawberries into the dough using a spatula until evenly distributed.
07 - Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, followed by vanilla extract and heavy cream. Beat until light and fluffy.
10 - Once cookies are completely cooled, spread or pipe cream filling onto the flat side of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies to create sandwiches.
