Description

These Strawberry Crunch Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, topped with a delightful crunchy mix of vanilla wafers and freeze-dried strawberries. Perfect for celebrations or simply brightening your day.

Ingredients

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2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
½ teaspoon Salt
1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened to room temperature
¾ cup Granulated Sugar
½ cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
2 large Eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Strawberry Extract
2 tablespoons Freeze-Dried Strawberry Powder
A few drops Red or Pink Food Coloring (optional)
1 cup Vanilla Wafer Cookies, crushed into fine crumbs
½ cup Freeze-Dried Strawberries, finely crushed
¼ cup Granulated Sugar
¼ cup Unsalted Butter, melted
1–2 drops Red or Pink Food Coloring (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Strawberry Crunch Topping by combining crushed vanilla wafers, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and granulated sugar in a bowl. Add melted butter and optional food coloring, mix until resembling wet sand, and bake for 8-10 minutes at 325°F until golde
Step 2: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt
Step 3: Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and strawberry extracts. Incorporate freeze-dried strawberry powder and optional food coloring
Step 4: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes
Step 5: Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare baking sheets. Roll dough into balls and coat with strawberry crunch topping
Step 6: Bake for 9-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.

Consider adding white chocolate chips for extra flavor.

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 280 kcal
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg