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Strawberry and Cream Cookies Recipe w/ Einkorn Flour

Imagine sinking your teeth into a golden-brown cookie bursting with fresh strawberry chunks and creamy white chocolate, all nestled in a tender, nutty-flavored base. It's a flavor explosion that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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We all know the magic of strawberry and white chocolate cookies- the sweet milky richness of the white chocolate compliments the juicy chewy tart strawberries. This contrasting combination never gets old. But what if we told you there was a way to make these cookies even more delightful?

Enter Einkorn flour, an ancient grain with a unique twist. 

The secret ingredient for next-level Strawberry White Chocolate Cookies

Einkorn’s Flavorful impact- Einkorn flour adds a subtle nutty flavor to these cookies. It compliments both the sweetness of the white chocolate and tartness of the strawberries, creating a more complex and unique flavor.

Texture Takes Center Stage- Einkorn flour contributes to a chewier texture. Thanks to Einkorn flours lower gluten content, its ability to absorb more liquid than regular AP flour and the overall technique of mixing Einkorn flour into your dough can contribute to Einkorn cookies textural delight. 

A Feast for the Eyes- Einkorn flour can sometimes lend a slightly rustic look to baked goods. This, combined with the vibrant red of the strawberries and the creamy white chocolate chips, creates a visually stunning cookie that’s sure to tempt anyone.

Ingredients needed for these these Strawberry and Cream Einkorn Cookies

  • Einkorn Flour– Grab a bag here

  • Butter room temperature

  • Eggs

  • Granulated sugar

  • Baking soda

  • Almond extract 

  • Salt

  • Freeze dried strawberries- linked here

  • White chocolate chips 

Baking Essentials for Delicous Cookies

Why is Einkorn flour a good choice for baking cookies?

In a bid for healthier baking, I swapped out regular flour for Einkorn flour. This ancient grain, untouched by modern hybridization, boasts a whole grain advantage. Unlike commercially processed flours that lose nutrients during refinement, Einkorn flour retains its bran and germ, making it a powerhouse of protein, vitamins, and minerals. This translates to better digestion, potentially offering relief to those with gluten sensitivities. But Einkorn flour isn’t just about health benefits; it brings a delightful twist to baked goods. Its unique composition imparts a nutty flavor and chewier texture, perfect for creating delicious cookies. I personally recommend Jovial brand Einkorn flour, finding it to be the ideal choice for my Einkorn cookie recipes and other Einkorn flour recipes. 

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Einkorn Strawberry Shortcake Cookies with Shortbread Crumble

Imagine soft and chewy cookies made with nutty-flavored einkorn flour. They're bursting with fresh strawberries and creamy white chocolate chips, creating a delightful sweet-tart flavor combination in every bite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 15 Large Cookies

Ingredients
  

Shortcake Crumble Topping (optional)

  • 2 tbsp Butter Softened
  • 1/2 cup Einkorn flour
  • 3 tbsp Brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch of salt

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

  • 2 1/3 cups Einkorn Flour (Spooned and leveled)
  • 1/2 cup Butter room temperature
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Almond extract
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Freeze dried strawberries
  • 1 cup White chocolate chips

Instructions
 

Shortcake Crumble Topping (optional)

  • Combine all ingredients into a bowl. Using your fingers, mix butter into flour/sugar mixture until little crumbly balls form. Set aside until ready to dip cookies into prior to baking.

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and almond extract and mix until combined. Add flour, salt, and baking soda. Fold in freeze dried strawberries and white chocolate chips, don't over mix.
  • Using a large spring loaded cookie scoop 3.2 tbsp, scoop cookie dough out, then roll top side of cookie into crumble topping. Place the cookie ball so the crumble topping mixture is facing up. Bake in oven for 10-12 minutes. Adjust baking time if cookies are smaller.
  • Once the cookies come out of the oven, press a few more white chocolate chips and a few freeze dried strawberries into the tops of the cookies while they are still warm. This will make them more visually attractive. (optional)
  • Allow to cool before eating. Enjoy!
Keyword baking, breakfastcookies, Einkorn flour, summer
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Hi! I’m Jenn. Welcome to Tinhateats. Most my recipes are a mix of gluten free, paleo and whole30. I like to recreate recipes that are made healthier and I hope my recipes inspire you to try something new! Follow along for real food recipes!

 

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