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Strawberry Shortcake Cookie Recipe

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies – The Portable Alternative to a special dessert!

When summer is here in Maine, its Strawberry Shortcake time! But things like whipped cream or vanilla ice cream don’t do well on a picnic or a camping trip, where portability is the big issue! This past weekend ended up a total bust! What had been planned as a Memorial Day picnic at the lakeside turned into a cold rainy weekend in the house.  Thank goodness we have a very large front porch (10′ x 30′) that accommodates a large picnic table and gas grill so we could keep the menu that had been planned.  And it was kind of fun to change up the original plans to fit the weather.  All the things for the menu had been planned with portability in mind.  I had made Strawberry Shortcake Cookies, which are great for a picnic when real Strawberry Shortcake isn’t practical. No refrigeration required, no dishes to clean up….it works for me!

Strawberry Shortcake Cookie recipe in Tupperware box

I think I found this recipe in Martha Stewart magazine or one of her cookbooks so I must credit Martha with this recipe.  I have made changes here and there over the years.  It’s a great one to make snacks for picnics and hikes. Making this type of cookie, a drop cookie, is easy!

Strawberry Shortcake Cookie Recipe
These are definitely a Martha Stewart good thing! Sweet and moist, they are a summer treat!

Tips for making great cookies!

These are tips for making great cookies that will give you success every time.

  • Unless the recipe specifically says otherwise, always use unsalted butter, unsalted nuts, large size eggs, and pure flavor extracts.
  • Baking successfully is dependent on the specific correct proportion ratios of the ingredients, so always measure carefully, particularly the first time preparing a recipe. If later you feel the need to make some adjustments for a better result, you at least have a baseline to work from.
  • The majority of cookie recipes call for all-purpose flour. Measure  by spooning the flour into a dry measure cup and level with a knife. Never sift the flour unless recipe instructions tell you to do so.
  • When placing your cookies on the baking sheet, always leave 2 inches of space between them so they have room to spread.
  • Baking times can be adjusted for the cookie texture you desire.  Shorter baking time yields a softer, chewier cookie, while longer baking time yields a more crispy cookie.
  • Always let the cookies thoroughly cool before attempting to decorate them.
  • When baking bar cookies, use the exact pan size called for in the recipe so the cookie bars turn out correctly proportioned.
  • Use parchment paper to line your cookie sheet so the cookies won’t stick and you’ll have an easy clean up.
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Strawberry Shortcake Cookies Recipe

Strawberry Shortcake Cookie Recipe
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With all the ingredients of a Strawberry Shortcake, this recipe gives you a very portable alternative!

  • Author: Adapted from Martha Stewart by The Wilderness Wife
  • Category: Cookie
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups strawberries cut into 1/4-inch chunks
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2/3 sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Combine strawberries and lemon juice in bowl.
  3. Sift together flour and baking powder.
  4. Add sugar to dry ingredients and thoroughly mix with wire whisk.
  5. Using a pastry cutter, cut butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles course crumbs.
  6. Stir in cream till dough starts to come together, then gently add strawberries. Be careful not to over-mix or strawberries can become mushy. You want the strawberries to remain chunky.
  7. Drop by the tablespoonful onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Be sure to use parchment paper. It will make the clean up easier, as the sugary fruit will scorch and stick to the cookie sheet if it comes in direct contact with it.
  8. Bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
  9. Remove to cool on wire racks.

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Comments

  2. Zan says

    Great idea for a cookie – hubby would love this. Thanks for sharing with us a the Home Matters linky party. We hope you join us again!

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  3. Evija says

    The cookies look absolutely delicious!!! Thank you for sharing and joining our Oh My Heartsie Girl Wordless Wednesday Link Party.. Have a great day, co-host Evija @Fromevijawithlove x

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  4. susan - ofeverymoment says

    I needed a portable holiday treat to send with my son, who was spending this weekend with friends in their lake house. I ended up creating some Red, white and blue muffins (good enough that the recipe is on my blog) but these would have been perfect also! Pinning for next time! Happy Memorial Day weekend.
    Glad I found your blog at the Sunday Features Linkup today.

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  8. Tumbleweed Contessa says

    Deeelishus sounding. I love strawberry shortcake in the spring and summer. This is a great idea for making it portable. Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend. Best wishes for tasty dishes this week!

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  17. Debbie @ http://kidsbibledebjackson.blogspot.com/ says

    These look yummy! Thanks for sharing at Titus 2 Tuesday!

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  18. Anyonita says

    Oh how lovely! I love strawberry short cake & I’m intrigued by these cookies! Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers! Please be sure to stop back by tomorrow & link up your best “man food” recipes in honor of Father’s Day!

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    • Sheryl T says

      Or you could substitute a berry that he does like….raspberry, blueberry! Be adventuresome…that’s how most new recipes are created – a variation on an old favorite!

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  23. sue says

    These look great & who doesn’t love Strawberry Shortcake!! I’m so glad we found your blog!! Thanks for linking up with us at One Sharendipity Place this weekend!
    Sue @thet2women.com

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  26. Victoria B. says

    I love strawberry shortcake and cookies. I would have never thought of combining the two. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Now following your blog via facebook!

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    • Sheryl T says

      they are pretty, aren’t they! But you should smell them as they cook…just divine and taste…oh so good! Be sure to try them!

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  30. Shannon {Cozy Country Living} says

    Yum! We love strawberry shortcake at my house, but I have never made cookies like this! I think my family will absolutely love these! I can’t wait to try them with some fresh berries in a few weeks:) I am now following you on Twitter so I don’t miss any great recipes:)

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  33. Winnie says

    Wowww
    These cookies are looking great!
    In my area we don’t have fresh strawberry now (season is over) but we have great frozen ones
    Thanks for the recipe

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    • Sheryl T says

      They are so good! I love everything strawberry,,,,their flavor, their color, their smell! I have Strawberry potpourri all over the house…the only problem is it makes think about eating strawberries!

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  36. Gail @ BibleLoveNotes.com says

    I would never have thought to put fresh strawberries in a cookie, but these look absolutely delicious. And I like that the ingredients are all relatively healthy, clean ingredients that I feel good about serving my grandkids. Thanks for this recipe.

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  38. Vickie says

    OMG these sound amazing! Can’t wait to make some. Thanks for hosting this great blog! See you again next week. Vickie

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  41. Robin says

    I love this time of year when strawberries are in abundance. I’ve been collecting strawberry recipes and I pinned yours for my collection. Thank you for partying with us at Fluster’s Creative Muster.

    Robin
    Fluster Buster

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