Strawberry shortcakes are one of the most loved desserts in summer. Want to take that classic recipe to a new level? Add coconut and Oreo cookies and watch everyone dig in. These Coconut Oreo Strawberry Shortcakes will be the hit of any picnic.
Strawberry shortcake is one of those summer desserts that makes just about everyone smile. Well, unless you are an alien or something.
Sweet biscuits topped with strawberries and Cool Whip…and milk. Yes, I just said milk. Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not drowning my shortcakes in milk, just drizzling some over the top to soften them up a little. Show me your hands if you like to add milk to the top of your shortcake stack. Ok, wait I can’t see your hands…you will have to leave me a comment if you are a milk fan too!
Last week we had an end of the year soccer party for our youngest son. They decided on a pool party and picnic with everyone pitching in with sides and desserts. Since I know that National Strawberry Shortcake Day was coming up, (June 14th for anyone who cares) I had shortcake on my brain. Not to mention that we had just bought quite a few boxes of strawberries during a great sale. Veggie Salad and Strawberry Shortcakes it is!
Now since I have this crazy baking mind that always insists I change things up in recipes, you knew that regular shortcake wasn’t going to cut it, right?
You are going to use the shortcakes recipe from the back of the BisQuick box. If you are feeling super ambitious, go ahead and make your own from scratch. But I like to keep things simple around here, so I love using baking mixes.
To give these shortcakes a tropical twist, add coconut milk and shredded coconut. Then for even more fun, add chopped up Oreo cookies. Best. Idea. Ever!!!! Cookies, strawberries, and coconut…I’m drooling just remembering how good these were.
Another great thing about these shortcakes is the coconut milk. Anyone who has a milk or dairy allergy will be able to enjoy these delicious shortcakes with you. If you are not a big coconut fan, you can leave out the shredded coconut, but go ahead and keep the coconut milk. I promise you will not be able to taste it.
Make sure you add some BisQuick, coconut milk, and Oreos to your shopping list this week. You will want to celebrate the strawberry holiday this coming weekend with these cookie shortcakes.
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Coconut and Oreos give Strawberry Shortcakes a new and delicious twist. Drizzle it with chocolate syrup for more chocolate goodness.
Ingredients
- 4 cups sliced strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar + 2 Tablespoons
- 2 1/3 cups original BisQuick baking mix
- 2/3 cup coconut milk (I use Silk)
- 3 Tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 8 Oreo cookies, coarsely chopped
- Cool Whip
Instructions
- Combine the strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar. Set aside.
- Combine the BisQuick, coconut milk, 2 Tablespoons sugar, melted butter, and shredded coconut in a bowl. Stir with a fork until the mixture forms a soft dough. Add the cookie pieces and stir gently.
- Drop 12 spoonfuls onto a non greased baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 9-10 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack to cool slightly.
- Slice the shortcakes in half. Serve with strawberries and Cool Whip. Makes 12 shortcakes.
Notes
Slightly adapted from BisQuick
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Happy+Valley+Chow says
June 10, 2014 at 11:36 AMYeah so those look pretty much amazing….great job!
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Jocelyn Brubaker says
June 14, 2014 at 12:35 AMThanks Eric! 🙂
Chelsea @ Gal on a Mission says
June 10, 2014 at 11:46 AMOh yum! I love a great strawberry shortcake recipe, especially an Oreo one! Gotta give it a try soon. Hope you are having a great week so far. 🙂
Kelly says
June 10, 2014 at 12:32 PMThese look amazing! Great combo of flavors!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
June 14, 2014 at 12:36 AMThanks Kelly! 🙂
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
June 10, 2014 at 12:46 PMThis is next level Strawberry Shortcake!!!!
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says
June 10, 2014 at 2:10 PMYep, you just blew my mind by adding Oreos!! #dessertgenius 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
June 14, 2014 at 12:37 AMHehe, thanks girl! 😉
Nancy [email protected] says
June 10, 2014 at 4:37 PMI absolutely LOVE how you took a classic and made it your own! Beautiful!
[email protected]+Life,+Love+and+Sugar says
June 10, 2014 at 4:54 PMMind blown! Oreos? Genius! I love them!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
June 14, 2014 at 12:37 AMThanks Lindsay! 🙂
[email protected]+Simply+Southern+Baking says
June 10, 2014 at 8:47 PMSmacking my lips looking at this yumminess!!
[email protected]+foodlikecake says
June 10, 2014 at 8:58 PMYum!
Kelly - Life made Sweeter says
June 10, 2014 at 10:57 PMWow, adding coconut and Oreos to strawberry shortcakes does sound like the BEST idea ever! Love these!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
June 14, 2014 at 12:38 AMThanks Kelly! 😉
Tieghan says
June 10, 2014 at 11:34 PMGenius in every which way!! So fun and so good!
Serene @ House of Yumm says
June 11, 2014 at 12:03 AMOk, Jocelyn, you are seriously a GENIUS! Why have I never added Oreo to my Strawberry shortcake?! Not to mention the coconut. Love this idea!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
June 14, 2014 at 12:38 AMThanks a Serene! 🙂
Mir says
June 11, 2014 at 6:20 AMI love this! I wish I’d thought of making strawberry shortcake with Oreos years ago! Because it just makes that whole dessert so much better, since now there’s CHOCOLATE involved. Yes!
[email protected]+Carmel+Moments says
June 11, 2014 at 7:09 AMThat, my friend is downright awesome. These are so fun! I love your creativity!
Have a splendid day Jocelyn.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
June 14, 2014 at 12:39 AMThanks Melanie! 🙂
Mary says
June 11, 2014 at 7:31 AMWhat a beautiful dessert – wonderful flavors with the coconut, strawberry and oreos – perfection!
Mary
[email protected] says
June 11, 2014 at 8:03 AMWhat an amazing twist on strawberry shortcake and not a complicated one either 🙂 These are so beautiful! And oreo + strawberry is an awesome combo! Pinned 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
June 14, 2014 at 12:42 AMThanks Chelsea! 🙂
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
June 11, 2014 at 9:02 AMI have never seen such an inventive use of Oreos before. I mean this is quite impressive seriously. Love this!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
June 11, 2014 at 10:12 AMSo, this is pretty much the most deliciously amazing idea ever! 🙂 Love these! Pinned & sharing.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
June 14, 2014 at 12:42 AMThanks Carrie! 🙂
[email protected]+Wishes+&+Dishes says
June 11, 2014 at 3:11 PMYou are a genious!! Never would have thought to add Oreo to strawberry shortcake!
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says
June 11, 2014 at 10:19 PMSuch a great idea!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
June 14, 2014 at 12:43 AMThanks Jaren! 🙂
[email protected]+Miss+CandiQuik says
June 12, 2014 at 3:22 PMThese sound amazing!!! Love the twist 🙂
[email protected]+Love+Bakes+Good+Cakes says
June 13, 2014 at 3:09 PMLove, love, love!! I’ve gotta try!!1
Jocelyn Brubaker says
June 14, 2014 at 12:44 AMThanks Jamie! 😉
Karly says
June 15, 2014 at 9:39 PMSo incredibly delicious! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
The Hungry Mum says
June 16, 2014 at 4:25 AMwhat an amazing treat! Miss8 just saw this & her eyes lit up!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
June 17, 2014 at 9:41 PMThank you! 😉
Chels+R. says
June 18, 2014 at 7:33 PMI love this fun twist! The colors really pop!
Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says
June 19, 2014 at 6:18 PMOreos in shortcakes?? Girl, you’re on a roll! I need some of your creativity, especially if it includes Oreos. 😉 I remember the days of end-of-the-year sports banquets, and a pool party potluck sounds much better than the random pizza parlors we always celebrated at. Your dishes must have been the most popular ones there!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
June 20, 2014 at 2:53 PMThanks Amy! 🙂