One thing that frustrates me most is the lack of time to post. That is preceded only by the lack of time to cook and take photos. Usually I’m really good at making time, but June is turning out to be one crazy month.
That being said, I should also probably mention that I am so excited it’s June! Summer is finally here, perhaps not by calendar date, but certainly by weather. The garden is growing, the mornings are muggy and the days are long.
I used to despise the heat of summer. But there is something about living in South America and now having my own garden that has made me give summer it’s due. I actually kind of like it now.
Although, it does mean one, very sad thing – we have seen the last of the fresh strawberries. I have no reason to complain. We got many more than we ever expected, but I can often be found in the kitchen saying – what am I going to do without my strawberries! They have been my go to snack for weeks.
Before they were gone, I tried out a strawberry shortbread. I’m loving the flavors of herbs in my sweets so it didn’t take me long to decide on adding rosemary.
It doesn’t take much to make a good shortbread which is why they are one of my favorite cookies. The small amount of strawberry puree in these turn them just barely pink and have a slight strawberry flavor that doesn’t overpower the rich, buttery shortbread. Every now and then you’ll get a tiny burst of earthy rosemary flavor.
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup Demerara sugar
- 2 tablespoon pureed strawberries
- ½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- In an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar together on medium-high, about 2 minutes. Mix in the strawberry and rosemary. Finally add the flour and mix just until combined.
- Shape the dough into a log and wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, until firm. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Slice cookies at about ¼ inch thickness and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or just until slightly firm in the middle and the edges are browned.
what a delicious twist to the traditional short bread…can imagine the burst of different flavours!!
yea someitmes its frustrating when i dun have the time to post…but its usually that i dont have the time to take photos (and when i do find time, its usually late at night and with terrible lighting haha).
Oh yum! What a great use of the last bit of the strawberries – I just think strawberry season is just too short, don’t you?
Lori, these sound amazing! They would make such a sweet little present/treat too!
I love the strawberry rosemary combo.
I really love shortbread and rosemary is my favorite herb, this is right up my ally! 🙂
I like the combination of strawberry and rosemary flavors in this delicious looking shortbread!
Vivienne – I know what you mean! I typically have great food to photo when I don’t have good light! 🙂
Peggy – I agree. I could have used several more weeks.
Emily – Oh yeah, the perfect gift. 🙂
Food Hunter – I’ve been loving savory herbs in cookies.
Cassie – Thanks for your comment, I’m glad you liked it!
5 Star – It really does go well together!
These cookies look marvelous and sound absolutely delicious! The flavor combination is fantastic. Believe it or not, they grow strawberries here in the Philippines – in the mountainous region north of Manila, called Baguio (means ‘typhoon’). Woo-hoo! I can make these! 😎
Strawberry and rosemary is such a perfect pairing. These shortbreads look like they would be just perfect with a cup of tea.
It’s funny how you are complaining about the disappearance of strawberries while we are JUST getting local ones in our stores. We have had horrendous weather, and all of our local produce is behind. Perhaps I’ll find some time to make this pretty looking shortbread with some of those local berries 🙂
These look amazing! Making some right now for my trip down to Knoxville with Joyce for the Southern Food Writing Festival. Hope amidst all the busy-ness you continue to post great recipes (I know first hand it is quite a challenge).