Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparing the Cookies
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and optional almond extract until combined.
- Gradually blend dry and wet mixtures, being careful not to overmix.
- Divide dough, flatten into discs, wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and roll out chilled dough to ¼-inch thickness.
- Cut out cookie shapes and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Preparing the Filling and Assembly
- Beat butter, powdered sugar, and freeze-dried strawberries until smooth.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla extract until pipeable consistency is reached.
- Pipe filling between two cookies and gently press together.
- Dust with powdered sugar and add crushed strawberries if desired.
Nutrition
Notes
Use room temperature butter for easier blending and avoid overmixing for tender cookies.
