"I adapted the recipe, hoping to re-create the happy school-day memories these cookies inspired, and brought some to a family get-together. Thanks for sharing that, V. This is the way my mother made them, she was a great lunch lady. 3. I am hoping so as they would look so gorgeous next to my other types on a cookie platter.Looking forward to your response. Reduce to low speed; add flour and baking soda. To answer your question: Sure, these cookies will freeze well, but without the jam and buttercream. Abel Uribe/Chicago Tribune. I love these cookies because I can use just about any cake mix variety and add-ins my heart desires. Pipe the buttercream along the outer edge of the bottom part of the cookies. I made mine a little bigger as thats the cutter I had, so light, buttery and tasty. Keywords: butter cookie recipe, soft butter cookies, old-fashioned butter cookies, Tag @littlesweetbaker on Instagram and hashtag it #littlesweetbaker, originally published October 3, 2019 last updated January 24, 2023 Cookies look great! I made a batch yesterday using a mishmash of different CPS butter cookie copycats. The other thing would be if you are using margarine rather than butter. With this method, you will be able to cut out and shape the cookies immediately after it has been removed from the fridge. Sprinkle castor or powdered sugar over the assembled cookies. Unsubscribe at any time. Do not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Adapted from my biscuits and strawberry shortcake, each buttery cookie is tender and flaky in the centers, packed with juicy strawberries, and topped with a sprinkle of crunchy sugar and sweet icing. Theres no chemical leavening agent, but the cookies bake up light and crispy thanks to the air thats whipped in with the butter and sugar. How to make Strawberry Butter Cookies 2. Remove the edges, and chop up 1 lb of strawberries. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. These look wonderful! They are light, crisp, and super easy to make. MyRecipes is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. Freeze the prepped cookies in a single layer on a sheet pan, and then transfer to a zip top bag. Use a rolling pin to roll each piece of dough to 3/16" inch (5mm) thickness. Someone told me, They melt in your mouth! So maybe I will make them again and save one to try as they seem to go fast! Hey Lily, thanks for replying. Take care. But necessary. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. With an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar for about 5 minutes, scraping bowl often, until very light and fluffy. A delightful cookie! Or they can be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag. I initially took my blueberry muffin cookies and swapped blueberries for strawberries. I drizzled them with melted chocolate. For instance, KerryGold butter works so well. Yet two area entrepreneurs, Cheryl Crockett of Crockett Cookies and Diane Devroe of Lady Di's Bakery, have capitalized on the sweet nostalgia of CPS cookies. Take the top part of the cookie(those with the cut-out center) and place it over the piped buttercream. Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Butter or White Shortening: According to your preference, you can use butter or white shortening to make the frosting. It had a nice crispy edge and a tender crumbly texture in the middle and was instantly identified by the three-finger press each cook (I'm not sure the CPS had designated bakers, if you get my drift) made on the top of the dough. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired. However, it continues baking for a short time on the hot baking sheet and will crisp as it cools. Bake until edges are golden, 12-15 minutes. Your email address will not be published. Add icing! We love it, and weve been so busy! Be cautious with how large you create the hole based on how youd like to pipe out your frosting. Mine are smaller than the originals and not exactly the same, but they got a vote of approval from a friend who attended Chicago public schools. To thaw and decorate: Only frost and add the jam after the cookies are thawed completely from the freezer. I have made these several times and they are delicious!! Theres no chemical leavening agent, but the cookies bake up light and crispy thanks to the air thats whipped in with the butter and sugar. By the way, if you want to use freeze dried strawberries, you can make strawberry and cream cookies and achieve a perfectly chewy and dense texture. . We will definitely be making these all summer long! Let cool completely and enjoy! WebInstructions: Wash and cap 1 quart of strawberries. Ill bet yours are great and love the idea of turning them into thumbprint cookies. Take care and have a great weekend! And yes you can use frozen, dont thaw them before you add them though and yes half and half I bet would be really good. Today she operates Crockett Cookies out of a 4,000-square-foot facility of her very own on the Near West Side, delivering her prized cookies available in both original butter and peanut butter to more than 100 Walgreens and Whole Foods locations across the city and suburbs. "I spent a lot of time crying and praying. Cream butter and sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy, 5 minutes. Happy baking , Your email address will not be published. All rights reserved. These butter cookies are wonderfully soft, tender and crumbly all at the same time. As Editor, Caroline writes and edits all things food-related and helps produce videos for Taste of Home. It is almost identical to the one above. Hi Breezie, I use salted butter for the cookies and buttercream. 3 Cut log into 1/4-inch slices; use 3 fingers to gently press the cookies down onto ungreased cookie sheets. Gradually stir in flour, cup at a time, until a smooth dough forms. 1 Giant Reeses Pieces Peanut Butter Cookie, Homemade Monkey Bread (aka Cinnamon Roll Bites), Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, You can use a food processor for this step, but I encourage you to do it by hand so you dont accidentally over-work the dough. See note 6. Required fields are marked *. As an adult, her gamble on a childhood favorite paid off in a big way. 2. However it was a gift given to me many many years ago. Also I added a little more strawberries than was called for and that didnt serve me well. Sign Up for My Newsletter and free EBook . But these cookies I just had to post. Use my step-by-step photos as a visual guide. Love the recipe. Copyright 2023, An Italian in my Kitchen. If so, try popping your unbaked cut out cookies (on the baking sheet) back into the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the butter to firm up again. If it is not cooled before using, the warm jam will cause the piped buttercream to melt. As the jam warms, it becomes weaker and more liquid. 25 Feb/23. Hi Sue, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed them. They will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer. Beat egg into butter mixture. For the flour, I used two (5 oz weight/140 grams each) cups (280 grams total or 140 grams per cup). Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute("id","a2ccafcbdc6dbf17ba08db31f07e8f1a");document.getElementById("ad56f41294").setAttribute("id","comment"); Lets hear it for lunch ladies! "Everyone has their shade preference, explained Devroe. This site participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means to earn a small fee by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Ingredients 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 1 egg 1 box (18.25 oz) Strawberry Cake Mix 1/4 cup powdered sugar Made the cream cheese balls and coated the dough around them. One bowl, no beaters necessary, soft, delicious cookies. Place strawberries, butter, and sugar in a food processor. He obviously puts a lot of love in his baking, and his cookie seems like it might be reminiscent of the ones they used to serve in Chicago public schools. However it was a gift given to me many many years ago. I consent to The Gardening Foodie collecting and storing the data I submit in this form. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thank you so much for the delicious recipe! So soft and yummy! Cream butter, peanut butter and sugars together with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy, 5 minutes. Thank you so much for the recipe. Delicious, Sally! Has anyone ever tried the strawberry cake mix cookies with fresh strawberries. Place dough sheets on a baking sheet or cutting board and transfer them to the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes. These were all great places back in 2015. And to tell the truth I have been on a roll these days with recipes the Italian wont share including Strawberry Cream Cheese Strudel , Chocolate Panna Cotta with a tasty Strawberry Topping and this popular Strawberry Mousse, of course these cookies are still on the list. I shouldnt have let them sit out at all before scooping (I put in fridge overnight). 3 1/4 cups gluten free rolled Regarding the cookie cutter: The cookie-cutter was a gift from a friend and is one of my favourites too. Easy Peanut Butter Shortbread bars - with only 4 ingredients, Carrot Chai cake (with not-too-sweet cream cheese frosting), Welcome to my blog on simple gardening ideas and easy-to-follow recipes. Divide the dough and roll it out. "My kids are hardworking and still very close to one other. The liquid pectin did not set up as well making for a thinner jam. Add the cornflour/cornstarch directly into the heated jam and whisk continuously for 4 minutes until thickened. Her kitchen-tested recipes and thorough step-by-step tutorials give readers the knowledge and confidence to bake from scratch. Take the butter out of the fridge at least an hour before baking. I was wondering which city/state was going to be the lucky recipient of your move. One bowl, no beaters necessary, soft, delicious cookies. Talk about endless flavor combos! Pour over the flour/butter mixture. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl (or pulse together in your food processor). My regular 3 ingredient butter cookie recipe just got glorified into stunning Strawberry Butter Cookies. After much searching I have found a similar cutter for you. Mix the salt into the flour, then add to the mixer and beat on medium until combined. Some used a closed fist to punch down the cookies, some a flat slap, but every cookie proclaimed its CPS identity with the three-finger stamp. 1. Rolling it out after refrigeration often leads to the cracking of the dough (not good). However, if you are unable to get cake flour in the country in which you live, then you can go ahead and use all-purpose flour. These butter cookies remind me of the ones my grandma used to make. Chill: Pop the dough into the fridge to chill for about an hour, just enough to make it less sticky to handle. It keeps the buttercream firm and is better at withstanding heat, making it more stable in hot weather. These butter cookies are full of rich-buttery goodness. Theres nothing I love more than snacking on a few good butter cookies. Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins (video). They have a delightful crumbly texture that just melts in your mouth. 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