To prepare a smart cookie strawberry shortcakes recipe, first preheat oven to 350?F (180?C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans with butter or margarine. Cut the strawberries in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place the strawberry halves in the prepared pan and sprinkle with confectioners? sugar. Bake the cake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the tops are browned. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.