Strawberry Cookie Boats with Vanilla Cream and Compote
Strawberry Cookie Boats are buttery, boat-shaped cookies filled with thick strawberry jam and baked until golden. Crisp edges, soft centers, and a fruity core make them perfect for snacking or gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: v
Ingredients
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
½ cup thick strawberry jam
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
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Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
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Mix in egg yolk and vanilla until smooth.
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Add flour and salt. Stir until a soft dough forms.
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Shape tablespoon-sized pieces into ovals. Flatten and press a deep indentation in the center.
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Fill each with about 1 tsp strawberry jam.
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Bake for 12–14 minutes, until lightly golden at the edges.
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Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Use thick jam to prevent leaking. Optional: dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar.