Strawberry Crunch Cookies Recipe
Delight in these Strawberry Crunch Cookies, featuring a perfect blend of crisp freeze-dried strawberries and sweet strawberry cake mix integrated into a classic buttery cookie dough. These cookies offer a unique fruity crunch and vibrant flavor, ideal for any occasion or sweet craving.
- Author: Isabella
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 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
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, freeze-dried strawberries, and strawberry cake mix.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain cookie tenderness.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use freeze-dried strawberries instead of fresh to maintain crunch and prevent excess moisture.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help control spreading and improve texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- You can substitute strawberry cake mix with any fruit-flavored cake mix for a different twist.
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