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Home » Desserts » Cookies & Bars » Strawberry Filled Soft Italian Cookies

Strawberry Filled Soft Italian Cookies

Last Updated June 27, 2019. Published March 30, 2018 By Rosemary 18 Comments

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Strawberry Filled Soft Italian Cookies, a delicious soft cookie with a yummy fresh strawberry filling. The Perfect Dessert or Snack Cookie.

strawberry filled soft Italian cookies some on a wooden board and some in a glass containerStrawberry Filled Italian Cookies

Strawberries are a very strange fruit for me, I never liked them until I was pregnant and then I craved them so much that I couldn’t get enough of them.

After my daughter was born I could tolerate them as long as they were in something or covered in something, mainly chocolate or whipped cream. For me these Strawberry Cookies are perfect.

how to make strawberry filled cookies strawberries in a box, cookies with filling, cookies ready to be baked

Before strawberry season ends here in Italy I knew that I had to share these cookies. Made with an easy, buttery  Italian dough.

Actually in Italy this dough is so versatile it is a base for a lot of homemade sweets,  such as a Crostata (an Italian pie),Pies , also some Easy Summer Desserts  and now cookies!

Italian dough is probably one of the easiest, most delicious doughs I have ever made, I love using it. I had my eldest daughter make the dough this time.

strawberry filled tarts, strawberry filling in a white bowl, filling in tart shells ready to be baked

She complained that it wasn’t coming together, but as I told her, “use a little strength my dear” and 30 seconds later she had an incredible soft Italian dough. Remember to gently knead but with a little arm power until it comes together.

Like other pastry doughs 30 minutes in the refrigerator is a must (especially in the warmer weather). But when it is rolled out and filled with this delicious cooked strawberry filling, I am telling you, they were gone in a day.

Strawberry Filled Italian Soft Cookies

strawberry filled cookies on a wooden board sprinkled with powdered sugar

Not only was it perfect for these Strawberry filled Soft Italian Cookies, but a couple of tarts worked amazingly well too! A little scoop of Vanilla Ice cream would be perfect. Enjoy!

a strawberry filled tart baked and sprinkled with sugar on a white plate

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Strawberry Filled Soft Italian Cookies

Strawberry Filled Soft Italian Cookies, the perfect soft cookie with a delicate strawberry filling. Dessert is served.
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Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 20 cookies
Calories 122kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

FOR THE DOUGH

  • 1 ¾ cups flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons butter (room temperature)* (cut into small cubes)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 pinch salt**

*For room temperature remove from the fridge 45-60 minutes before using.

    **If you use unsalted butter use ¼ teaspoon salt.

      FOR THE FILLING

      • 2 cups chopped strawberries 400 grams
      • 4 tablespoons sugar 56 grams
      • 1 tablespoon cornstarch 12 grams
      US Customary - Metric

      Instructions

      • In a large bowl, gently whisk together the flour, sugar and baking powder and salt, make a well in the middle and add slightly beaten egg and yolk, vanilla and cubed butter. With a fork mix together until dough slightly comes together, then turn mixture onto a slightly floured surface and work gently to form a soft dough. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
      • FOR THE FILLING
      • In a medium sauce pan add strawberries, sugar and cornstarch, cook over medium heat until thickened (I left a little juice) approximately 10 minutes, remove to a medium-sized bowl and let cool completely.
      • Meanwhile, Pre-heat oven to 340° (170° celsius), line cookie sheet with parchment paper, and lightly grease and flour 2 or 3 tart pans if using.
      • Remove dough from fridge, knead the dough a couple of times to soften it up on a lightly floured surface.
      • Roll out 1/2 the dough (easier to work with) at a time to 1/8 inch thickness and cut out with a round type of cookie cutter.
      • In the middle of each cookie add approximately 1 teaspoon of strawberry filling, top with second cookie and seal with fingers dipped in water if necessary.
      • Continue until all cut outs are complete (and 2 or 3 tarts if desired).
      • Bake for approximately 13-15 minutes, (cookies should not be golden, tarts approximately 5 minutes longer). Let cool slightly on cookie sheet and then move to a wire rack, dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving. Enjoy!
      • ** Depending on size of cutter makes approximately 10 sandwich cookies, 3 tarts, I also made small cut out cookies with leftover dough.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 56mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 8.5mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.6mg
      Tried this recipe?Mention @anitalianinmykitchen or tag #anitalianinmykitchen!

      strawberry filled cookies on a wooden board and in a glass jar

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      Updated from May 17, 2015.

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        1. Tina says

          December 22, 2020 at 2:11 pm

          4 stars
          Sounds delicious. Instructions reference salt in the dough, but salt is not listed in ingredients list. How much?

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            December 22, 2020 at 7:49 pm

            Hi Tina, it should be a pinch, sorry about that I corrected it. Thanks

            Reply
        2. Angel says

          December 21, 2019 at 11:26 am

          5 stars
          Dear Rosemary,

          Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe!
          I just made these scrumptious cookies before the Christmas holiday for family. The strawberry filling complemented the lovely cookies perfectly and and cookies themselves were amazing! I haven’t yet tasted a cookie so soft and fragrant as these. Definitely one of my new favorites!

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            December 21, 2019 at 3:39 pm

            Hi Angel, thanks so much so glad you enjoyed the cookies. Have a wonderful Christmas.

            Reply
        3. Life With Lorelai says

          June 1, 2015 at 4:53 pm

          5 stars
          YUM’d! This looks delicious. Please come share your blog posts over at the Home Matters Linky Party! We’d love to have you for a visit. The Door is OPEN. http://lifewithlorelai.com/2015/05/28/home-matters-linky-party-39/ 🙂

          ~Lorelai
          Life With Lorelai

          Reply
        4. Brittany says

          May 28, 2015 at 2:18 am

          5 stars
          I love anything strawberry – and these look delicious! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty 🙂

          Reply
        5. Terrance Mostero says

          May 26, 2015 at 7:56 am

          5 stars
          Wow those are beautiful and sound absolutely delicious…great job 🙂 great share 🙂

          Reply
          • Rose says

            May 26, 2015 at 6:46 pm

            Hi Terrance, thanks very much.

            Reply
        6. Debi @ Surroundings by Debi says

          May 23, 2015 at 6:38 pm

          5 stars
          Oh my gosh these look absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop!

          Reply
        7. Veronica@downcakerylane says

          May 22, 2015 at 11:34 pm

          5 stars
          Those strawberries are gorgeous!!! What a great idea for a cookie- fresh strawberry filling with that beautiful dough! Like I’ve said before, you have so many great recipes I want to try! 🙂

          Reply
        8. Alex says

          May 20, 2015 at 10:46 pm

          I love strawberries & this looks like delicious perfection! I’ll have to try these, so pinned it 🙂

          Found you via the Bloggers Brags linkup, have a nice week!

          Alex – Funky Jungle

          Reply
          • Rose says

            May 22, 2015 at 8:24 am

            Hi Alex, thanks, hope you enjoy it.

            Reply
        9. Rose @ Walnut Acre says

          May 20, 2015 at 1:53 pm

          Wow! These look amazing! Strawberries are my favorite fruit.

          Reply
          • Rose says

            May 22, 2015 at 8:27 am

            Hi Rose, thank you.

            Reply
        10. Bryant Springe says

          May 19, 2015 at 3:18 pm

          Stunning, Marvelous. I am a Big fan of strawberry and u made cookies great job. I am glad that i found your blog. Wonderful Pictures. Thanks really, i just love with your blog. Keep Posting.

          Reply
          • Rose says

            May 19, 2015 at 9:19 pm

            Hi Bryant thank you so much, have a great day.

            Reply
        11. Ntina says

          May 18, 2015 at 9:40 pm

          They must be delicious! My daughter loves strawberries! I should give this a try! Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board

          Reply
        12. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

          May 17, 2015 at 8:46 pm

          Absolutely beautiful photos of your desserts! They sound wonderful and I’m thinking blueberries or peach. My poor mamma was allergic to strawberries — I can eat just about anything tasty 🙂 Can’t wait to whip up a batch when we get home. I’m thinking up lots of variations. Thank you for sharing. Pineapple, anyone??

          Reply

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