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Snickerdoodle Strawberry Shortcakes

June 6, 2014 by Joy the Baker 47 Comments

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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  1. Cucee Sprouts

    May 19, 2015 at 12:40 pm

    I will be making these on Thursday!

    Reply
  2. Alisa@Tenml

    June 17, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    The shortcake with fruit and cream came out very very yummy.

    Reply
  3. Clever Hen

    June 17, 2014 at 8:22 am

    What a delicious combo! What a great twist on strawberry shortcake!

    Reply
  4. Linda M.

    June 11, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • joythebaker

      June 12, 2014 at 8:36 am

      You could bake them off, wrap them in plastic wrap and put them in an airtight bag and they’ll still be delicious the next day!

      Reply
  5. Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures

    June 11, 2014 at 7:07 am

    Totally apropriate for breakfast! Feel better soon

    Reply
  6. Jody

    June 10, 2014 at 8:30 pm

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

    Reply
  7. Callie / Flour and Fancy

    June 10, 2014 at 9:46 am

    What a brilliant recipe! My fiancé and I could come together on this one! (He loves snicker doodles; I love strawberry shortcake.) It’s the best of both worlds. Love, love, love it!

    Reply
  8. Jess

    June 9, 2014 at 11:58 am

    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.

    Reply
  9. Maebells

    June 9, 2014 at 11:04 am

    Love the twist on strawberry shortcakes, such a fun way to jazz up a classic!

    Reply
  10. Tracy

    June 8, 2014 at 5:58 pm

    I’m in love! Strawberry shortcake is the epitome of summer, great cinnamon twist!

    Reply
  11. Robin

    June 8, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    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!

    Reply
  12. Katelyn

    June 8, 2014 at 8:12 am

    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!

    Reply
  13. Tahny Lowry

    June 7, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    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!

    Reply
  14. Megan Walsh

    June 7, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    Wow looks delicious! One to try :)

    https://madnessbymeg.blogspot.ie/

    Reply
  15. Dani

    June 7, 2014 at 8:06 am

    Hope you are feeling better by now. Great yummy stuff!

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