The filling for these cookies is made from fresh strawberries which makes it even more mind blowing than it already is.
By Liz Swartz
I have always loved window cookies, but instead of traditional short bread, I used my favorite sugar cookie recipe and simply added minced, fresh basil.
Strawberry Basil Window Cookies
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
The filling for these cookies is made from fresh strawberries which makes it even more mind blowing than it already is.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 tbsp butter, room temperature (1½ sticks)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2½ cups flour
for the strawberry filling
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, stems removed
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- 2 cups sugar
Instructions
for the cookies
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together on high speed until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and any flavorings and mix on medium speed to incorporate.
- Add the flour and mix on low speed until the dough comes together.
- Bake at 350 degrees F until the edges start to turn golden.
for the filling
- Use a hand or stand mixer to somewhat blend chopped strawberries together.
- Put in a small pot over medium heat and add sugar and cornstarch. Let it come to a boil, then remove it from heat and stir vigorously with a whisk for two minutes.
- Cool the filling in the refrigerator (or freezer) until it thickens. Mix it with a whisk to smooth it out before putting it between the cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Baking
How much basil do you put in the dough?
I minced 1/4 cup but it is totally up to you! Sorry for skipping a step!
Lizzy
This recipe is missing multiple steps and assumes too much knowledge on the part of the reader. I was keen to try it, but now I’m just discouraged.