I tend to use that term “shortcake’ pretty liberally.
I looked it up and decided that I was gonna stretch the meaning as far as you would let me.
This sweet little treat was completely inspired by my Red Velvet Strawberry Shortcake. Another of my “loosely adapted” shortcakes.
Only this time, I used sugar cookies. Then I couldn’t find an easy recipe for Red Velvet Sugar Cookies so I made one up.
And they were awesome. (sharing that with you soon!)
I used my favorite sugar cookie recipe.
Then grabbed some fresh strawberries and some whipped cream. If you are a die hard strawberry lover you can even add some strawberry extract to your whipped cream!
Place a cookie on your plate. Now a dollop of whipped cream. Some strawberries. And repeat.
I cut up my strawberries pretty small as I found it easier to eat that way. Its all about easy eating here folks. I am on a mission to get the food in your mouth in the best way possible.
I also made a few without the red velvet cookie just to be sure they would still taste good. This type of food quality testing is very important.
Rest assured, I will do the tough jobs for you.
Red Velvet Sugar Cookies post coming soon. I just couldn’t wait to share this dessert with you. I know its going on my list for possible Mothers Day treats!
Amanda these photos are STUNNING!! Love that you help us stretch our imaginations on a daily basis
Beautiful cookie ~ cakes.
Oh my word you are too kind!!! Thank you!
Whoa! Amanda–these look amazing, but holy fabulous photos! As you know, I’ve always loved your photos, but there’s something different and really special about these. And as for the stretching the concept of “shortcake,” I’m so glad you did! Love everything about this. Hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend. xo
That means so much to me coming form you… thank you sweet girl! Hope your Easter weekend was also wonderful!
I’ve had shortcake on the brain as well with the early strawberry season this year. This one is lovely. I’ve never ever thought about using sugar cookies. Brilliant!
Ooohhhhh, cant wait to see your shortcake! Its going to be gorgeous!
Gorgeous dessert! You are too creative for words!
Right back at ya rock star!
These are so beautiful…and creative…and I KNOW they are delicious!
Ditto the smart ladies above: gorgeous pictures!
You are the sweetest girl. Thank you!!!
Those photographs are gorgeous. Love the cookies with the strawberries. It looks beautiful and delicious! A perfect summer treat!
Thank you so much Karin! That is so kind of you!
Well HELLO beautiful! This is just lovely.
Thank you so much!
Elegant! Thank you for sharing…
Thanks Chef!
Such a fun idea. I’d say a cookie is better than a shortcake any day!
Ah, thanks Barbara!
These are stunning, Amanda! I love sugar cookies too, I must try your recipe!
Thank you so much Cassie! If you havent tried the sugar cookie recipe I hope you do.. and be sure to sample the dough. Its SO good!
Beautiful – - just beautiful. I love the idea of using cookies instead
Thank you!
I had to look twice to realize that these were indeed cookies! Great original recipe Amanda and as the ladies stated before me, your photographs are beautiful.
Thank you so much Paula! I am always grateful for your kind words and encouragement!
This is just a really pretty dessert!
Thank you!
Gorgeous!! I love the look of that bright red velvet cookie! Mmmm…
Thanks Lauren! I cant wait to share the recipe.. its deeeeelish!
Wow! Beautiful. Just beautiful. I saw these on Pinterest first thing this morning and had to feed the littles before I could head over to your blog to see the post in person.
Thanks Natalie!
Yum! -and I can’t wait for that red velvet cookie recipe!!
Oh yay! I think its going to be a regular treat around here. Just so good!
I love this. Sugar cookies as the shortcake. Perfection.
Thanks girl!
Amanda you are a true inspiration! Love the pics, and the red velvet cookie/shortcake idea!…I can’t wait to give these a try
Thank you! I hope you love them!
Those shortcakes look simply gorgeous especially because I absolutely love strawberries…..YUMMY!!!
Thanks!
Oh these look fabulous and delicious!!! I love strawberries. Beautiful photos
Thanks Diane!
that could very well be the cover of your book??? all looks delicious!!
Oh you are so sweet! Thank you!
I am with Susan- that photo is stunning!
As soon as I saw this this morning I was smitten- it looks absolutely delicious!
Oh, thank you so much sweety! You are too kind!
I am so looking forward to the recipe for the red velvet cookies! Your dessert combines so many of my favorites all in a way I never would have thought up!
I hope the share the recipe this week… thanks for the kind words sweety!
Absolutely gorgeous, AND delicious haha
Ah, thanks!
Can’t wait for the red velvet recipe
Hopefully this week!
Amazing Amanda!!! Love how you stretched the shortcake idea and made it with sugar cookies – Wonderful idea! And truly beautiful photos!
Thank you sweety!
Gorgeous photo styling! I used cookies in this same fashion before, but your red velvet cookie puts it way over the top!
OH you did Sue? You are so smart!
That is not only beautiful, but melt in your mouth good looking too:)
Now I like that description!
These are just too beautiful for words. Can’t wait for the red velvet cookie recipe!!
do you know Strawberry Shortcake is one of my very favorite desserts? …..It’s what I made for Easter dessert last weekend!
This looks and sounds incredible Amanda!! and the photo’s are just BEAUTIFUL……love how they pop on that blue tray!
I did not know that! I hope one day I can actually make you one!
I was just instructed that I need to make this ASAP! So, make this ASAP I will do!
Oh funny!! I cant wait to find out if you like it. I know Sugarbelle has a Red Velvet cookie recipe if you really want to make is ASAP. I will be posting mine tomorrow or Thursday. (its a little easier in terms of ingredients) Be blessed sweet friend!
I can’t wait for that Red Velvet cookie recipe. My step-daughter is a Red Velvet anything fanatic. It might get me on her good side! But for now I will get my sister to go to your site, my mom just came back from Florida with a flat of Plant City Strawberries and we are celebrating Easter a week late so I know what I want for dessert!
Oh fun!! Hope you have a wonderful Easter celebration!!!
As always I love your work. The cookies look beautiful.
Me ha encantado!!!!! Que bonito queda el postre. Un trabajo estupendo.
Un beso,
I love the look of this ‘mini cake’. Neat idea and spin on a classic!
Can’t wait until the recipe comes out! This is stunning!
And now I want one…darn you. I shouldn’t be surprised, I always leave your blog hungry!
Gorgeousss photos! These seem fairly simple to make so count them on my list of treats to try!
Hi Stephanie,
Just found your blog from Rasperri Cupcakes blogroll link. Your blog title stuck out, love it, heh. Have to say, love your blog, colours, design, and of course your sweet treats. Nomerrific!
I’m your newest subscriber so wanted to ‘out’ myself from lurkville and say Hi *waves *. I’m Lisa (30) from Blighty (otherwise known as England, lol). I’m also a dessert blogger so if you have a moment, please come checkout my blog.
So nice to meet other bloggers with the same sweet interests. I’m also into photography so loving your photos.
-Lisa.
Sweet 2 Eat Baking.
Sorry for another message but I’m finding it hard to subscribe to your blog. The Feedburner links both say that you’ve moved to iambaker.net which is the site I’m trying to subscribe from. Please could you email me the new Feedburner link to RSS subscribe? Thanks.
Thank you Lisa!! So excited to meet you as well, and will be checking out your site ASAP!
Can’t wait to try your sugar cookie recipe…should the butter be at room temp or cold?
Thanks,
Regina
I find it easier to work with when room temp. Happy Baking!
Absolutely gorgeous. I have always loved your desserts and photography, but Amanda, these are out of this world!
I can’t wait! That looks so wonderful!
I know I commented on here last night, lol, so apologise for flooding your blog up with my comments. However, I managed to subscribe to your blog. The links to the actual RSS subscription are different to what you have linked, so glad you’ve got your techie guy on it. My geekiness found a way around though.
Also, as a new subscriber who has recently found your blog, I think you have a great blog and therefore I’ve just awarded you and your fantastico blog with the Versatile Blogger Award.
Please come by my blog and check out your award: http://www.sweet2eatbaking.com/2012/04/versatile-blogger-award.html
-Lisa.
Sweet 2 Eat Baking
Hello! i just found your blog via Pinterest. (Don’t know how I have made it so far in my life without the roe cake tutorial!) I just came across your sweet post on cookies-for-a-cause. Have you considered making this an annual event? I am sure lots of people would love to lend a hand again.
Great photos, Amanda!
This looks delicious! I don’t see any reason why I couldn’t use red velvet cake circles as one of the layers, although red velvet sugar cookies sound fantastic! What a beautiful spring dessert!
I recently found your blog, and I must compliment you on your photos. They are lovely, and I cannot wait to bake these shortcakes. Where do you get your inspiration for recipes?
Lovely… How do you eat these cutie pies? Layer by layer?
They look amazing and I’m drooling now.
I wish I had one of those sugar cookie shortcakes right now!!!!That looks super yummy!!!Picture perfect!!!I too want to try ur red velvet cookie recipe. I bought one the other day, and it was so dry and hard. Maybe it was old…Keep on baking and showing us more of ur beautiful sweet creations~~~
These are beautiful!
I *had* to comment on the amazing clever use of the err…tray. Tray?! Whatever!
Old, wooden, aqua…meets red velvet and strawberry cookies? I’d never think!
SO gorgeous!
Someday I will learn to photograph food! Until then I’ll admire.
I love these. I’ll be sharing them on my Sunday “To Do List” post. Thanks for sharing!
That looks delicious!
If you are stretching it to things like this. . . .then by all means, stretch strawberry shortcake as you like. I love this! Such a great presentation and such a creative way to enjoy a classic with a modern twist!
COULD YOU PLEASE MAKE RED VELVET CUPCAKES!!!!!!!!!!!!! pLEASEEEEEEEEEEE