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Irresistible Heart-Shaped Strawberry Shortcake Skillet Cookie

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A quick and easy skillet cookie recipe featuring roasted strawberries and a buttery cookie base, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any romantic occasion. Baked in a heart-shaped skillet for a charming presentation with crispy edges and a gooey center.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190g), sifted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed (50g)
  • 1 tsp baking powder (4g)
  • ½ tsp salt (3g)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (113g), softened
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (5ml)
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries (225g), hulled and halved
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (25g)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (120ml), whipped lightly
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place your heart-shaped skillet inside while the oven heats to warm it up gently.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the halved strawberries with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and lemon zest. Set aside to macerate for about 10 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking powder. Set aside.
  4. Using a mixer or whisk, beat ½ cup softened unsalted butter with ½ cup granulated sugar and ¼ cup packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  5. Beat in the large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully combined.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. Carefully remove the preheated skillet from the oven using oven mitts. Spread the cookie dough evenly in the skillet, pressing lightly to fill the edges.
  8. Spoon the macerated strawberries evenly over the dough, gently pressing them down slightly.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center looks set but still soft. If edges brown too fast, tent loosely with foil.
  10. Let the skillet cookie cool for 10 minutes before serving.
  11. Top with a generous dollop of lightly whipped heavy cream and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

Use almond flour for a gluten-free option but expect a denser texture. Coconut sugar can replace granulated sugar for less refined sweetness. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained well. Preheat the skillet for crispy edges. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep it tender. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly. Chill bowl and beaters for fluffier whipped cream.

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Keywords: strawberry shortcake, skillet cookie, Valentine's Day dessert, heart-shaped cookie, easy dessert, roasted strawberries, quick dessert

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