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!
This cookie recipe is one of my all time favorites!
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!
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.
Try these other Wilderness Wife Cookie Recipes -
Soft Moist Gingerbread Cookie Recipe
The Annual Christmas Cookie Swap
Try this Wilderness Wife Strawberry Recipe -
Best Moist Strawberry Rhubarb Bread Recipe
PrintStrawberry Shortcake Cookies Recipe
With all the ingredients of a Strawberry Shortcake, this recipe gives you a very portable alternative!
- Category: Cookie
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries cut into ¼-inch chunks
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ⅔ sugar
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Combine strawberries and lemon juice in bowl.
- Sift together flour and baking powder.
- Add sugar to dry ingredients and thoroughly mix with wire whisk.
- Using a pastry cutter, cut butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles course crumbs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
- Remove to cool on wire racks.
Bonnie Lyn Smith says
Yum….can't wait to make these for my Sunday School Jr. High students! Awesome! Coming to you from #EspressosofFaith via #SaturdaySoiree! Blessings! Pinned!
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!
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
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.
Antonia says
I'm baking these cookies now they smell so good
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[email protected] says
Featured YOU on my blog this week in my 25+ Berry Recipe round up. Thank you so much for sharing at {wow me} wednesday! 🙂
Ginger @ GingerSnapCrafts.com
http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2013/06/over-25-berry-recipes-linkparty-feature.html
Sheryl T says
Thanks for the feature!
DeDe@DesignedDecor says
Sheryl, I am featuring these yummy cookies from my month end link party!
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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Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says
These cookies sounds amazing!! Yum!
Susie @Bowdabra says
Hey there! Thanks so much for stopping by and linking up your yummy recipe! Stop by again next week and link up another awesome project!
Have a great week!
Susie@bowdabra
http://bowdabrablog.com
Amber says
OMgoodness! yummy looking!!
Susan says
My husband would love these. Going to make a batch this weekend. I'd love if you'd come and share at Inspire Us Thursday http://organized31.blogspot.com/2013/06/inspire-us-thursday-link-party-2.html
Lisa @ Grandma's Briefs says
One word: YUM!
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says
Yum! I love anything with strawberries! Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects.
Melissa B says
Your cookies look delicious! =)
Im a fan of anything "Strawberry Shortcake"!
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Trish - Mom On Timeout says
These cookies sound so yummy! What a fantastic idea!
Debbie @ http://kidsbibledebjackson.blogspot.com/ says
These look yummy! Thanks for sharing at Titus 2 Tuesday!
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!
Shelia says
I found your recipe on Watch Out Martha ! It sounds wonderful and I can't wait to try it.
Lanaya @ Raising Reagan says
The one berry that my husband is not a fan of .. Oh well, guess I'll have to eat them all!
Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. 🙂
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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!
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
Yum, these look great! In case you didn't see it earlier, I featured this on my blog today! I'm stopping by to pin it, and to let you know you can grab a Featured button if you don't already have one! http://practicallyfunctional.net/2013/06/7-creative-ideas-2/
Linda@With A Blast says
These cookies look so delicious! Pinned to make soon 🙂 Thnak you for sharing at our ALLMY BLOGGY FRIENDS party !
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
Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above says
These look amazing. I have a blog hop and would love to have you share them there.
It's at Adorned From Above. The link is http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2013/05/wednesdays-adorned-from-above-blog-hop_28.html
Have a great weekend.
Debi and Charly
Theresa says
Hello I am stopping by from Serenity Saturday. I love the large chunks of strawberries in these cookies. Pinning this!
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!
Kris says
These sound wonderful! Pinning!
Ellen Christian says
Yum! These look so good!
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!
Linda says
Don't these look great? I love them. Thanks for sharing at What to do Weekends Party. Linda
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:)
Nicole says
Visiting from the Family Fun Friday linky party. I'm definitely going to pin these and try them SOON!
Rosey says
I'm visiting today from Thursday's Favorite Things and I LOVE strawberry shortcake cookies!!
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
Jeannie says
These look delicious, I'll have to make these for my grandchildren.
Jeannie
Sheryl T says
Trust me, they are "grand kid approved" here at the Thompson House!
Madonna/aka/Ms. Lemon says
These look so good. I love strawberries.
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!
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.
Sheryl T says
They make a very moist and tasty cookie!
Maureen says
These look yummy! We are just coming into strawberry season around our parts and will add this recipe to my collection.
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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Happy Valley Chow says
Oh wow those sound delicious! Strawberry Shortcake is such a nostalgic american summer dessert and this is a great twist!
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
lisa says
Yum! I've already may 2 different strawberry lemon baking recipes this spring and this will be added to the list!
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
Jeni says
These sound very good!