Description
These easy strawberry crunch cookies are inspired by the beloved strawberry shortcake crunch. Featuring a soft, chewy sugar cookie base bursting with strawberry flavor, they are rolled in an irresistible crunchy topping made from Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries. These homemade cookies bring back sweet memories and offer a delightful blend of nostalgic flavor and simple baking joy, perfect for a joyful treat.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
½ tsp Salt
1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
1 ½ cups Granulated Sugar
2 Large Eggs
2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 tsp Strawberry Extract (optional)
A few drops Red or Pink Food Coloring (optional)
15–20 cookies Crushed Golden Oreos
½ cup Crushed Freeze-Dried Strawberries
2 tbsp Melted Butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper
- Prepare the crunch topping: In a shallow bowl, combine the crushed Golden Oreos, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter. Mix well. Set aside
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and strawberry extract (if using). Add a few drops of food coloring for a vibrant pink dough
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix the dough
- Scoop dough into 1.5-inch balls. Roll each cookie dough ball generously in the prepared strawberry crunch topping
- Place the coated cookie dough balls two inches apart on the prepared baking sheets
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set
- Remove the strawberry crunch cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your homemade strawberry crunch cookies!
Notes
**Pro Tips:** Always use softened, not melted, butter for perfect cookie dough texture to prevent flat cookies. Avoid overmixing the dough once dry ingredients are added to prevent tough cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: strawberry crunch cookies, sugar cookies, strawberry shortcake, easy cookies, homemade dessert, crunchy cookies, pink cookies, sweet treat