Strawberry Crunch Cookies

Strawberry Crunch Cookies 🍓🍪

These Strawberry Crunch Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of strawberry and a sweet crunch in every bite! These soft and chewy cookies are made with freeze-dried strawberries and a crunchy topping, making them perfect for strawberry lovers.

Ingredients:

• For the Cookies:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed into powder)
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

• For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:

• 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed into crumbs)
• 1/4 cup golden graham cereal (crushed)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions:

Prepare the Strawberry Crunch Topping:

Crush the Freeze-Dried Strawberries: In a small bowl, crush the freeze-dried strawberries into small pieces or powder. You can use a food processor or place them in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.

Mix the Crunch Topping: In a separate small bowl, combine the crushed freeze-dried strawberries, crushed golden graham cereal, and sugar. Stir until evenly mixed and set aside.

Prepare the Cookie Dough:

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).

Add the Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Add Freeze-Dried Strawberries: Add the crushed freeze-dried strawberries to the cookie dough and mix until evenly combined.

Combine with Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the white chocolate chips if using.

Shape the Cookies:

Scoop the Dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the dough into balls. Roll the dough into balls and then gently flatten them with your hands or the back of a spoon.

Coat in the Strawberry Crunch Topping: Roll each cookie dough ball in the strawberry crunch topping mixture, pressing lightly to ensure it sticks to the dough.

Bake the Cookies:

Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is slightly soft. The cookies will firm up as they cool.

Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve:

Enjoy: Once cooled, enjoy these soft, chewy Strawberry Crunch Cookies with a glass of milk or as a fun treat for any occasion.

Enjoy!

These Strawberry Crunch Cookies are bursting with strawberry flavor, with a crunchy, sweet topping that makes them irresistible. Perfect for any strawberry lover, they’re a fun twist on classic cookies! 🍓🍪