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I planted something like 15 strawberry plants this year. One of them is even still alive! And it has a single red berry on it! Clearly, I’m a master gardener and should be showered with praise.
(Also growing in my container garden, but totally not at all relevant to this recipe, are jalapenos [three of them so far!], squash, zuchinni, cilantro, chives, and tomatoes. Lots and lots of tomatoes.)
I had grand plans for those dead strawberry plants, however all of my plans were based on the strawberry plants not only living, but thriving. I’m not sure why I set myself up for failure like that. I mean, I know that I’m a horrible gardener. I know that I kill everything I look at. Just ask the rose bush in my backyard. I asked it if it was thirsty, it poked me with a thorn, and then it fell over dead. It deserved that death, if you ask me. Being poked with rose thorns hurts, man.
Anyway, I made you cookies. Strawberry shortcake cookies. Then I sneaked some ice cream in there and made everything extra super delicious. Messy, yes. Still delicious, though.
Please forgive me if blog posting is a bit light this week. My husband’s grandpa passed away on Sunday, so I’m taking a bit of time to be with family, love on my hubby, and give my little ones extra hugs and kisses.
Strawberry Shortcake Cookies & Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 2 cups 12 ounces hulled and diced strawberries
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- vanilla ice cream optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Combine the strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon juice and set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup of sugar. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the cream until the dough begins to come together and then stir in the strawberries.
- Use a large cookie scoop to drop cookie dough onto baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Bake until golden brown, about 24 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- If making into ice cream sandwiches, flip half of the cookies over and top with a tablespoon or so of vanilla ice cream. Place the remaining cookies on top and press down lightly. Freeze for 30 minutes to allow the ice cream to firm back up before serving.
Nutrition Information:
recipe from Martha Stewart
Cookbook Queen says
I love love love this idea. YUM.
Sorry again to hear about grandpa. Thoughts are with you guys.
Nicole says
Wow, those look amazing!!! (And I’m SO sorry to hear about your loss. Hugs!).
Sasha @ The Procrastobaker says
So sorry to hear about your husbands grandpa, I sadly lost my dad earlier this year and loss is always hard hey but concentrate on reflecting bout the good times 🙂
I have never had a shortcake but the idea of having a shortcake cookie sounds more than tempting! I happen to have some strawberries in my kitchen riggghhtt now…hmm 🙂 lovely post, best wishes to you and your husband
Joanne says
Strawberries are tough, from what I’ve heard. My family used to grow them and they were always all insanely tiny and so not prolific. I’d be proud of your single berry! And these cookies…oh so good. Definitely something to be proud of.
So sorry to hear about your loss, chica!
DessertForTwo says
How delicious!
So sorry to hear about your hubby’s grandpa 🙁
Hope y’all have some great quality time together.
Veronica says
I think I’m going to make these today!! I’ve been looking for an ice cream sandwich cookie recipe and we just got a huge tub of strawberries yesterday…Man I love summer! 🙂
On the plant note…I have been growing basil (other herbs too…that are sadly dying) and i can’t wait to use it for some pesto! mMmMm
So sorry for your loss Karly! Prayers to you and your family.
Christy says
I am very sorry for your family’s loss. Keeping you in my thoughts!
Natalie says
1. I think we’re gardening soul mates.
2. I want these ice cream sandwiches for breakfast.
3. I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my aunt yesterday after a 2-year battle with cancer and I’m trying to figure out how to get to Texas with 2 days notice for the funeral…. Lots of family time and lots of tears in the near future. Same for you it seems. *hugs*
Michelle says
Wonderful idea!
Jess Wakasugi says
I made these cookies this spring and fell in love with them. But you’ve taken them to the next level, what a great idea!
Christa says
I, too, have conquered the difficult task of growing strawberries this year. My second one will be ripe this week. Way to go!
Barbara says
What a cute idea, Karly. I’ve done the gingersnap cookies with ice cream, never would have considered strawberries. Are the cookies crunchy or crumbly?
Dishes of Mrs. Fish says
I adore ice cream sandwiches and strawberries, so I love this combination! Fantastic idea.
So sorry to hear about your family’s loss. Grandpa’s are certainly very special people, I know I miss mine every day.
cindy ensley says
strawberry shortcake cookie ice cream sandwiches?! genius!
so sorry to hear about your husband’s grandfather…i lost my grandpa in december and it was/is extremely painful. family time is a must during moments like these.
katescakesandbakes says
I too have an complete inability to keep any kind of plant or flower alive. They enter our flat all full of life, and I full of hope that this time it will be different, but sadly that is never to be. The strawberry shortcake cookies look delicious Karly!
On a more serious note, thinking of you and your family Karly.