Description
These Strawberry Crunch Cookies offer a delightful blend of flavors with an easy preparation. Made with freeze-dried strawberries and cake mix, they’re perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (150 g) freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 cup (150 g) strawberry cake mix
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 3-5 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in a splash of vanilla extract for flavor.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries and the strawberry cake mix evenly.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Optionally, sprinkle extra crushed strawberries on top of each dough ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Mix crushed freeze-dried strawberries, crushed graham crackers, and melted butter to create the topping.
- Press the crunch topping onto each cooled cookie for added texture.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Notes
For best results, use unsalted butter and ensure it is softened.
Try adding a pinch of almond extract for extra flavor variation.
These cookies can be frozen for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg