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3-Ingredient Strawberry Shortcake Cookie Cups only take minutes to assemble. These delightful bite-sized treats are not only incredibly tasty, but they are also a breeze to whip up.

A plate of sugar cookies topped with whipped cream and strawberry pieces. The cookies are on a wooden cutting board with a bowl of chopped strawberries and a tube of sugar cookie dough nearby. A hand is holding the plate.

Best Party Dessert

These individual cookie cups are perfectly portioned, making them easy to serve and enjoy without the need for utensils. They are ideal for guests to grab and savor while mingling or participating in fun activities.

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Easy and Quick to Make

With just three simple ingredients and minimal steps, these cookie cups can be whipped up in no time, allowing you to focus on other party preparations.

More Topping Ideas to Add

While the classic combination of sugar cookies, whipped cream, and strawberries is already a winner, you can get creative and customize the cookie cups to suit your preferences. Add a drizzle of chocolate sauce, sprinkle some crushed nuts, or even try different fruit toppings for various flavors.

Muffin tin with twelve baked cookie cups. A knife and a bowl of chopped strawberries are nearby. A roll of cookie dough is on a wooden cutting board beside the tray.

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Slice the Pillsbury sugar cookie dough into rounds and place each round into a muffin tin.

3. Bake the cookie dough in the muffin tin for 11-14 minutes, or until lightly browned.

4. Immediately after removing from the oven, use a shot glass to make a shallow indentation in the center of each cookie cup.

5. Allow the cookie cups to cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes.

6. Run a knife around the edges of the cookie cups to loosen them from the pan.

7. Carefully remove the cookie cups from the pan and transfer them to wire racks to cool completely for about 20 minutes.

Mini tart shells are arranged on a wooden cutting board, with a bowl of sliced strawberries nearby. A partial view of a knife and dish towel is visible on the left side.

1. Once the cookie cups are completely cooled, fill each cup with whipped cream or cool whip.

2. Top the whipped cream with sliced strawberries.

3. Add another dollop of whipped cream on top of the strawberries and garnish with more sliced strawberries.

Mini tartlets filled with cream and topped with fresh strawberry slices are arranged on a wooden cutting board. A knife is visible beside them, and a bowl with additional strawberries is partially visible in the corner.

Serve & Enjoy

1. Serve the Strawberry Shortcake Cookie Cups immediately and watch your guests’ faces light up with delight.

2. These cookie cups are best enjoyed fresh, so make sure to serve them soon after assembling.

3. You can also prepare the cookie cups in advance and assemble them just before serving to save time.

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Ingredients 

  • Pillsbury sugar cookie dough
  • Whipped cream or cool whip
  • Sliced strawberries

Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Slice the Pillsbury sugar cookie dough into rounds and place each round into a muffin tin.
  • Bake the cookie dough in the muffin tin for 11-14 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Immediately after removing from the oven, use a shot glass to make a shallow indentation in the center of each cookie cup.
  • Allow the cookie cups to cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes.
  • Run a knife around the edges of the cookie cups to loosen them from the pan.
  • Carefully remove the cookie cups from the pan and transfer them to wire racks to cool completely for about 20 minutes.
  • Once the cookie cups are completely cooled, fill each cup with whipped cream or cool whip.
  • Top the whipped cream with sliced strawberries.
  • Add another dollop of whipped cream on top of the strawberries and garnish with more sliced strawberries.
  • Serve the Strawberry Shortcake Cookie Cups immediately and enjoy!

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  1. Cathy says:

    Where the amount next to the ingredients? How do I know how much of a ingredient I need????

    This is most of your recipes. Or am I knot looking properly?

    All your recipes are super delicious by the photos. I also love that they are a time saver, tis is a gamer changer for me
    W my 6 year old twin boy’s.

    I just don’t have time for myselfz

    1. Melissa Johnson says:

      Thank you so much for your sweet words. Lots of our recipes are assemble recipes as you just grab the ingrdients and assemble it togehter. I will keep your feedback in mind when updating recipes + sharing future recipes. PS. I always wish I had twins. Full hands and full heart!