Very Berry Cookies Recipe

Name: Very Berry Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup vegetable shortening; ⅔ cup sugar; 1 egg yolk; ½ teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 4 fresh strawberries, chopped small; 8 -10 fresh strawberries, sliced; 15 -20 blueberries, halved

Servings: persons

½ cup vegetable shortening
⅔ cup sugar
1 egg yolk
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
4 fresh strawberries, chopped small
8 -10 fresh strawberries, sliced
15 -20 blueberries, halved

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Beat the shortening and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3
Add egg yolk, vanilla and lemon juice and beat well.
4
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
5
Slowly add flour mixture to shortening mixture and beat until combined.
6
Dough will be dry.
7
Add chopped strawberries and beat until combined, 10-20 seconds.
8
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto greased baking sheets.
9
Flatten slightly.
10
Lightly press a strawberry slice and two blueberry halves onto each cookie.
11
Bake until edges are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
12
Cool on a rack.

623

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup vegetable shortening, ⅔ cup sugar, 1 egg yolk, ½ teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Very Berry Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Very Berry Cookies

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