Strawberry Cookie Boats with Vanilla Cream
Fun, handheld cookie boats filled with fresh strawberries and sweet fillings. Perfect for parties, gifts, or a fruity baking project.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookie boats 1x
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
Optional: whipped cream, cream cheese frosting, strawberry jam
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini tart pan or muffin tin.
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Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla.
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Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then combine with wet until just mixed.
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Roll dough into balls and press into pan to form boat shapes.
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Bake 10–12 minutes until golden. Immediately press center to create cavity.
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Cool completely on a wire rack.
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Prepare strawberries by slicing and optionally tossing with sugar.
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Fill boats with frosting, whipped cream, or jam. Top with strawberries and serve.
Notes
Fill just before serving for best texture. Store unfilled boats for up to 3 days. Use alternate fruits or fillings for variety.