Strawberry Crunch Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
For the strawberry crunch topping:
- 1 cup golden Oreos or vanilla sandwich cookies, crushed
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
For the cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into a powder
- 1-2 drops red or pink food coloring (optional, for extra color)
Instructions:
- Make the strawberry crunch topping:
- In a small bowl, combine crushed Oreos, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
- Prepare the cookie dough:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and powdered freeze-dried strawberries.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. If using, add a drop or two of food coloring and mix until the dough is evenly colored.
- Assemble the cookies:
- Scoop the dough into 1.5-inch balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and roll them in the strawberry crunch topping, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs to the dough.
- Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Enjoy these cookies with a glass of milk or as a sweet treat any time of day!
These Strawberry Crunch Cookies are bursting with strawberry flavor and have the perfect balance of soft cookie and crunchy topping. They’re sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike! 🍓🍪