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
Kathryn says
These are seriously the most perfect summer bite.
Beth says
I did the very same thing this weekend - I had a HUGE lemon cake and texted everybody I knew so I could pawn it off on them! I would definitely be up for one or two of these bites!
Julia @ Sprinkled With Jules says
Yum! Feel free to send any extra desserts my way :)
Courtney says
These sound perfect. I couldn't help myself when strawberries were on sale last week, I bought two packages! Everything was getting strawberries to them this weekend. Now I found one more thing. OH and I love how you decorated Camille's Nursery. I think it looks adorable. Just the right amount of girly. You are going to have one very sophisticated gal on your hands.
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says
These are simply gorgeous! There is NO way I'm sharing them with anyone!Pinned.
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan says
I wish we were neighbors, I would gladly swap some desserts with you!! xo
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
Shortbread bites are such a good idea. I always make strawberry shortcake with biscuits, but I like the shortbread. I bet it's the best spring treat ever.
Sarah | Broma Bakery says
Mmmm, honey shortbread. I could totally get down with that. They will sit in a container next to me on the couch until I eat them allllll
Christie says
I can see why you would want these back! They sound absolutely amazing. I have to make them, I am such a sucker for shortbread.
Erin@WellPlated says
Perfect! I was just thinking about that shortbread last night. It's a sign!