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Snickerdoodle Strawberry Shortcakes

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strawberry shortcake

I’ve been in California most of the week under the fog of one of those really unfortunate summer colds.  A raw throat and clogged nose just feels so unjust when the sun is shining and people are drinking margaritas in bikini tops.  I mean… really.  I’m waving the white flag.

I’m hoping that sweet strawberries will help ease me back into tip-top summer shape, because right now I’m sitting on the sidelines, missing the margaritas (and the bikini tops, too?).  At the very least, my benched status has cinnamon sugar shortcakes and extra juicy strawberries.  I’ll be back in the game soon, so soon!  Please/Thanks!

Snickerdoodle Strawberry Shortcake

Snickerdoodle Strawberry Shortcake

What do ya say…?  Shall we make some shortcakes?

It starts where most good things start around here… with butter, a bit of sugar, and a pop of color (this time from strawberries)!

Snickerdoodle Strawberry Shortcake

Cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt are added to our flour, sugar, and butter.

The makings of great, to be sure.

Snickerdoodle Strawberry Shortcake

Multi-tasking involves dosing fresh strawberries with sugar for the topping,  and whisking egg into buttermilk for the shortcakes.

Snickerdoodle Strawberry Shortcake

Butter and flour are crumbled, et al.

You know how this story ends.  If you don’t, (spoiler alert)… really deliciously.

Snickerdoodle Strawberry Shortcake

Wet ingredients into dry plus a quick stir-stir.

Snickerdoodle Strawberry Shortcake

The batter is a bit on the wet side.  That’s ok!  We’re making little shortcakes, not biscuits.

I know… these look like biscuits.  They bake up much more cake-y though!

I patted the dough out on a well-floured counter.  A dose of flour on top of the dough, too!

A 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter makes perfectly generous shortcake portions.

Snickerdoodle Strawberry Shortcake

Mega cinnamon-sugar topping.

This is essentially the most elaborate cinnamon-sugar toast you’ve ever had.

Snickerdoodle Strawberry Shortcake

Big cinnamon-sugar cake cookies!  Soft and warm cakes that we get to top with juicy strawberries and sweet cream!

I mean…

Yea.  Real life.

Snickerdoodle Strawberry Shortcake

Since there’s fruit and cream, I’m also pretty sure this is considered breakfast.

Weekend breakfast.  Nudge.  Nudge.

Snickerdoodle Strawberry Shortcake

Cake-y, spiced, sweet, and summery.

Snickerdoodle Strawberry Shortcake

makes 6 shortcakes

Print this Recipe!

For the Biscuits:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

1 large egg, beaten

1/2 cup cold buttermilk

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 egg, beaten with a splash of water for egg wash

1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for topping

For the Strawberries:

1 pound ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

For the Cream:

1 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

To make the biscuits, in a medium bowl whisks together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.  Add the cold butter and, using your fingers, quickly break the butter down into the dry ingredients.  Some butter pieces will be the size of small peas, some the some of oat flakes.

In a small bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.  Add the wet ingredients all at once to the dry ingredients. Gently stir to combine.  The dough will be  slightly wet.

Generously flour a clean counter.  Dump the dough out onto the counter and flour the top of the dough.  Gently pat out into a 3/4-inch thickness. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  Use a 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter to cut out rounds.  You may need to flour the biscuit cutter between cuts. Place the shortcake rounds on the prepared baking sheet.    Place shortcakes in the refrigerator for 20 minutes while the oven preheats.

Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Remove the shortcakes from the refrigerator, lightly brush the tops with egg wash and generously sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until puffed, crackled across the top, and cooked through.  Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.

To make the strawberries, sprinkle the sugar over the strawberries in a medium bowl.  Allow to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.

To make the whipped cream, in the bowl of an electric stand mixer, or using a hand mixer, beat heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract to soft peaks.

To serve, tear a shortcake in half and place in a shallow bowl.  Top with strawberries and whipped cream.  Enjoy!

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  4. Linda M.

    These look and sound amazing! Question for anyone who reads this…can the shortcakes be frozen? or after cooking how long will they be good. Want to make this for my nephew for his Father’s Day at our lake, but need to make them the day before. I am getting excited just thinking about them. Hope you are feeling better Joy!

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  6. Jody

    I’ve never made biscuits before. Now I have! Very good. Should this biscuit have layers? Mine is more scone-like.

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  8. Jess

    This recipe looks really tasty. You have really nice pictures on this site. Also I am an author of a cooking eBook and I am happy I found this site.

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  11. Robin

    Made these this afternoon – ate two with butter while cooling! These would be amazing on a winter morning with a cup of cocoa. A new favorite! Thanks Joy!

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  12. Katelyn

    These look delish and are going on my list to make with the smore cookies. Two questions, what kind of parchment paper do u prefer? I love the brown color. And second what is that woven mat under the plates in the picture and where do I get myself one?

    Lov you JOY!!! Keep the smiles coming!

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  13. Tahny Lowry

    I feel your pain! I am sitting here with itchy eyes and a sore throat due to allergies grrrrr….! I would love to be sitting here at suffering thru the pollen fog eating this cinnamon scented shortcake! Devine!

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  23. Ana

    ugh I just got over a summer cold myself…it’s so much easier to be sick when it’s miserable outside and half the population is sick too! here’s to hoping you get better soon! xx

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  26. Girl Named Allyn

    Um… I’m listening to the You Need to Call Your Friend podcast secretly at work (shhh) and I think I’m going to hurt myself trying not to laugh out loud. You guys are glorious.
    Poor Rusty Johnson…

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  29. Emily

    Looks amazing! I was wondering where you got that red triangular (measuring?) cup with the handle? Looks like it is holding the buttermilk and egg. Would be a great addition to my kitchen :)

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  33. Taylor

    If this doesn’t make you feel better, I don’t know what will! Yummy! (but in all seriousness, I really do hope you feel better soon! Lots of water and a good night’s rest has always helped me when fighting off a nasty cold).

    xoxo
    Taylor

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  43. Paulette

    Looks so good, now for the cold. When you go to bed one cup of hot tea, a shot of whiskey, some honey and lemon. Sweat that baby out and you will feel a little better and you’ve enjoyed a hot toddy. Soar throat, gargle with periode. Now you have Doc. Paulette remedy. Get well. Paulette

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