Strawberry Crunch Shortcake Cookies Recipe
These Strawberry Crunch Shortcake Cookies are a delightful treat combining the classic flavors of strawberry shortcake into a crunchy cookie form, topped with a creamy vanilla and strawberry crunch and finished with a smooth cream cheese frosting. Perfect for dessert lovers wanting a nostalgic twist on traditional shortcake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Strawberry Crunch Topping
- 1 box (3 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 box (3 oz) strawberry jello mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (divided)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (divided)
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Crunch Topping: In a mixing bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix and strawberry jello mix. Cut the 1/2 cup of butter into smaller pieces and mix with 1/4 cup of the all-purpose flour, blending until a crumbly texture forms. This mixture will create the crunchy topping for the cookies.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1/2 cup of unsalted butter together at room temperature until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the frosting reaches a creamy and smooth consistency.
- Assemble the Cookies: After baking the cookie base (instruction on cookie baking missing from provided recipe, assume pre-baked cookies), spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cookies. Then sprinkle the prepared strawberry crunch topping over the frosting for a crunchy, flavorful finish.
Notes
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature to achieve the best texture for the frosting and topping.
- For best results, prepare cookies on a flat surface and allow them to cool completely before frosting.
- The recipe does not include cookie dough preparation; you may use your favorite shortbread or sugar cookie base.
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake Cookies, Strawberry Crunch Cookies, Cream Cheese Frosting Cookies, Dessert Cookies, Strawberry Jello Cookies
