Strawberry Shortcake Cookies (Printable Version)

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cookies

01 - 2½ cups all-purpose baking mix
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup half and half
04 - 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
05 - 1 cup chopped strawberries
06 - 1 cup white chocolate chips
07 - Coarse raw cane sugar (optional)

→ Glaze

08 - 1 cup powdered sugar
09 - 1-2 tablespoons half and half

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425℉. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose baking mix and granulated sugar.
03 - Add the half and half and melted butter. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
04 - Gently stir in the chopped strawberries and white chocolate chips just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing to prevent the strawberries from bleeding.
05 - Use a medium cookie scoop (approximately 1½ tablespoons) to portion the cookie dough. Place 12 portions per cookie sheet. Sprinkle tops with raw cane sugar, if desired.
06 - Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set and tops are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
07 - Stir together the powdered sugar and half and half to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle glaze using a fork over completely cooled cookies.

# Additional Notes:

01 - When adding strawberries, mix gently to avoid red discoloration in the batter.
02 - Do not overbake the cookies to ensure a soft, biscuit-like texture.
03 - Allow cookies to cool completely before glazing for best results.