Strawberry Powder Short Bread Cookies

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ⅓ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (or 1½ cups almond flour for a gluten-free version)
• 3 tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder
• ¼ tsp salt

Optional glaze (for extra strawberry punch):

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tsp strawberry powder
• 1–2 tbsp milk or plant-based milk

🍴 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, strawberry powder, and salt.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the butter mixture until a dough forms.
6. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly on the baking sheet.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are just starting to brown. Let cool completely.
8. (Optional) Drizzle or dip cookies in strawberry glaze once cooled.