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Strawberry Crunch Cookies

Strawberry Crunch Cookies: Your New Favorite Fruity Treat

These Strawberry Crunch Cookies combine a crispy exterior with a chewy center filled with freeze-dried strawberries, perfect for brightening any day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Brings moisture and depth
  • 2 large Large Eggs Use at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Pure extract yields the best taste
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure using the spoon and level method
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it’s fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances out sweetness
  • 1 cup Freeze-Dried Strawberries Avoid using fresh strawberries
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix Optional for extra sweetness
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers Or crushed shortbread cookies
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter Binds the topping together

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

How to Make Strawberry Crunch Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the pure vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually blend into the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in the freeze-dried strawberries and the optional strawberry cake mix.
  6. Scoop the cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing each scoop about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
  8. Prepare the topping by mixing crushed freeze-dried strawberries, graham crackers, and melted butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For added decadence, drizzle with melted dark chocolate.

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