Berry Shortcake Cookies

INGREDIENTS

2 cups strawberries

1 tsp fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup, plus two tablespoons sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

6 tbsp butter, cold

2/3 cup heavy cream

1/3 cup freeze dried blueberries

sanding sugar, optional (Sanding sugar is a large crystal sugar used as an edible decoration that will not dissolve when subjected to heat. )

Method

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.

In large bowl, mix together 1/2 cup sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut butter into small pieces then add to flour mixture. Cut in with pastry cutter, until coarse crumbs form. Stir in cream, mixing until dough forms. Dough will be VERY dry. Add strawberries and blueberries, mix well.

Using a medium scoop, drop dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart (these will spread). Sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake for 20-23 minutes, or until light golden colour. Cool for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool for 30 minutes.

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