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    Home » Gluten Free Strawberry Kiwi Shortcake Cookies

    Gluten Free Strawberry Kiwi Shortcake Cookies

    Published: Jul 14, 2022 · Last Modified: Jul 11, 2022 by Danielle · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    Is there anything better than biting into a tender, soft cookie? These Gluten Free Strawberry Kiwi Shortcake Cookies give you all of the soft bite you crave, with a tropical twist.

    Gluten Free Strawberry Kiwi Shortbread Cookies

    If you are looking for a cookie that is ideal with an afternoon cup of tea or sweet treat after school, these cookies are for you! Fluffy in texture and bright with the double dose of fruit, they will become a new family favorite.

    Tropical Treat

    There is something about the combination of strawberry and kiwi that instantly puts you into a sea breeze, sunshine, and summertime mood. These Gluten Free Strawberry Kiwi Shortcake Cookies will have you feeling like you're on vacation at first bite.

    These soft and tender confections combine the best of cookies and shortcake. They should come with an advanced warning. Take one for each hand!

    Fresh strawberries give a summery burst of sweetness while also keeping these cookies moist. The bright pop of kiwi comes from one of my favorite pantry staples, RIND Snacks Tangy Kiwi.

    While all of their whole fruit treats are perfect for an on-the-go snack, they're also ideal for baking. Combining the entire fruit including the rind, they bring texture, nutrients, and flavor to every bite. I love adding them to baked goods, such as my Gluten and Dairy Free Tropical Fruit Cake.

    Dairy Free sour cream brings a layer of tang while also adding to the texture of these cookies. Almond extract offers up a soft nuttiness that accents the fruit. Finishing off these cookies is a light drizzle of glaze that will have you fighting for the last cookie.

    How to Make Gluten Free Kiwi Shortcake Cookies

    These shortcake cookies come together easily with just a few simple steps. Once you tried them you will have these on regular repeat!

    Time needed: 3 hours and 50 minutes.

    1. Batter Up

      Make sure your Dairy Free butter is room temperature. Add the butter, sugar, and almond extract to a bowl and beat on high for 5 minutes. The mixture should be light and fluffy.

      Add the Dairy Free sour cream and egg and mix until smooth. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Finally fold in the kiwi and strawberries.

    2. Chill Time

      Allow the cookie batter to chill for at least 3 hours. You can prepare this step the day before and allow the cookie dough to chill over night.

    3. Pregame

      Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    4. Bake it Up

      Use a 1 ½" to 2" scoop to portion out your cookies. Allow them to bake for 11-13 minutes. They will puff up and have a light color to them.

    5. Finishing Touch

      Allow the cookies to cool completely. To make your glaze, simply mix all of the ingredients together until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies.

    Top Tips for Gluten Free Kiwi Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

    Always allow your dough to chill for several hours before baking. This will reharden the Dairy Free butter and give you that beautiful puff. If you bake these immediately after making the dough, they will spread out and be more flat.

    To help your cookies all bake evenly, use a scoop to portion out equal sized cookies. Depending upon what size scoop you use you should get 6-10 cookies from this recipe.

    Gluten Free Strawberry Kiwi Shortbread Cookies

    Gluten Free Strawberry Kiwi Shortcake Cookies

    These tropical confections combine the best of both cookies and shortcake for the perfect anytime treat.
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    Course: Dessert
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 13 minutes
    Chilling Time: 3 hours
    Servings: 10

    Equipment

    • 1 Mixing Bowl
    • 1 1 ½"-2" scoop
    • 1 Baking Sheet
    • Parchment paper

    Ingredients

    Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

    • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
    • ½ cup RIND kiwi, finely diced
    • ½ cup Dairy Free butter, room temperature
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 tsp almond extract
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
    • 2 cups Gluten Free 1.1 flour
    • ¼ tsp kosher salt
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup Dairy Free sour cream

    Vanilla Glaze

    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • ½ tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 tsp Dairy Free milk

    Instructions

    Gluten Free Strawberry Kiwi Shortcake Cookies

    • Add the room temperature Dairy Free butter, sugar, and almond extract to a mixing bowl. Mix on high for 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
    • Mix in the Dairy Free sour cream and the egg.
    • Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
    • Last, fold in the strawberries and kiwi.
    • Allow the dough to chill for at least 3 hours. This portion can be done the day before.
    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Use a 1 ½"-2" scoop to portion out equal cookies.
    • Bake for 11-13 minutes. They will puff up and have a light color.
    • Allow to cool completely before frosting.

    Vanilla Glaze

    • Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and mix until smooth.
    • Drizzle over the cooled cookies.
    • Enjoy!
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