You'd be wise to assume that my house is swimming in desserts. I've always got a few laying around. So, every now and then, I go on a mission to give away all the desserts. And before I make a new dessert, I often find a victim to give it away to before the oven is even preheated. It keeps me accountable. It also keeps the calories in check.
I find my victim and commit to them via the almighty and ever-binding text message that I will deliver a dessert to their house by 5pm. But sometimes, I mess up. Sometimes I taste-test something and then discover that I don't want to give it away. It's so good. Too good. That's how I felt with my honey shortbread. I stole one cookie out of the batch for taste-testing, and it wasn't enough. I was blown away by their deep, toasty flavor that reminded me of graham crackers. But, I made a commitment. I (reluctantly) passed them off.
I haven't stopped thinking about them. I wanted another batch. I needed another batch. But I also wanted to give you a variation on the recipe so you can make and enjoy both. I halved the recipe to make 12 shortbread bites. And then I did what every human being is doing right now, and filled my grocery cart with strawberries because Spring is finally here!
So, what we're working with here is a shortbread cookie, a dollop of whipped cream, a few bites of strawberry and a gratuitous sprinkling of lemon zest on top.
Don't give these away. Not even one.
Cookies topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.Strawberry Shortbread Bites
Ingredients
For the cookies:
For the topping:
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 106Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 48mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 0gSugar: 5gProtein: 1g
Sues says
I love this idea for a party dessert or brunch gathering dish! It's so pretty and I'm sure delicious, too!
termet says
This is delicious! And looks really nice :)
Leslie Hayhurst says
Could you roll the dough into a roll, then slice and bake as needed?
Christina Lane says
I think so, Leslie! I don't see why not. Good idea, too :)
Jenny Mason says
Could you make these gluten free?
Sunny says
Can you use cream cheese frosting on this cookie & do you think it would taste good?