Strawberry Crunch Cookies
These soft and buttery Strawberry Crunch Cookies are loaded with berry flavor, topped with a nostalgic strawberry shortcake-style crumb, and baked to perfection. They’re irresistibly delicious and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (adds a subtle caramel flavor)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant strawberry pudding mix (adds flavor and softness)
Instructions
Cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until smooth and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pudding mix.
Slowly add dry mix into wet mixture until fully combined.
Chill dough for 30 minutes to enhance flavor and structure.
Combine freeze-dried strawberries, crushed Oreos, and melted butter for topping.
Scoop 2-tablespoon dough balls and roll in topping mixture.
Space cookies 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes.
Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1/2 cup Golden Oreos, crushed
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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