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
Joanie @ ZagLeft says
I don't think I could bring myself to give these away, they're too pretty! I love how simple and lovely they are. They'd be perfect to serve at a springtime party.
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
They look like they're screaming my name!
Danae @ recipe runner says
Ugh I need to find victims to give all my baked goods too because I can't leave them alone! I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be sharing these tasty little strawberry shortcake cookies though!
Matea says
If you ever need to drop off desserts to someone but don't know who, I got your back ;)
Honey shortbread and strawberries sound like an amazing match!
Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says
Haha, I'm totally guilty of sneaking in too many bites of food to "taste test" whether the batch came out right. I don't blame you for saving these beauties for yourself!
Shawnna says
Oh so good!! Yummy!!
Kit says
Sooooo, the 12 bites are to equal 6 as a serving size in one sitting, right?
I have been waiting for you to deliver a browned butter crunchy little cookie bite! I normally go for big fluffy soft cookies, but I can't get the idea of brown butter crisps out of my mind. I know you must have have one in your thoughts.
I have truly loved following you as career has grown, marriage, and soon, baby. Such a lady, and so fresh and fun too!
Tüm Dersler says
This is Wonderful!!! Thanks so much for all of your work on this :) I’ve really wanted to start menu planning so this will help me out so much!
Mary Ann @ the beach house kitchen says
Christina these sound like the perfect little spring/summer dessert!! Yum!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
So adorable and so yummy looking! I love this idea!