Description

Delight in these Strawberry Crunch Cookies, featuring a buttery base topped with a vibrant, crunchy blend of freeze-dried strawberries and vanilla wafer crumbs, finished with a sweet pink drizzle. Perfectly soft on the inside and crisp at the edges, these cookies combine classic flavors with a fun twist.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

Strawberry Crunch Topping

3/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed)
3/4 cup vanilla wafer cookies (crushed)
2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)

Pink Drizzle

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 – 2 tbsp milk
1 – 2 drops pink food coloring (optional)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for your cookies.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure they’re fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing.
Form Cookies: Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon-sized balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, then slightly flatten each ball to help them bake evenly.
Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until the edges turn a golden brown.
Prepare Strawberry Crunch Topping: While cookies bake, mix together the crushed freeze-dried strawberries, crushed vanilla wafers, and melted butter until the mixture becomes crumbly.
Add Crunch Topping: Remove cookies from the oven and, while still warm, gently press the strawberry crunch mixture on top of each cookie to create a delicious textured layer.
Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool completely so that the topping sets firmly.
Make and Add Pink Drizzle: Mix the powdered sugar with milk and optional pink food coloring to create a glaze. Drizzle this over the cooled cookies for a sweet and festive finish.

Notes

For extra crunch, you can toast the vanilla wafers slightly before crushing.
Freeze-dried strawberries add a concentrated flavor without moisture—use fresh strawberries for a different texture but adjust topping quantity.
The pink drizzle is optional but adds a beautiful, eye-catching touch to your cookies.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
To keep the strawberry crunch topping crisp, add it only after baking while cookies are still warm.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Strawberry Crunch Cookies, strawberry cookies, crunchy cookies, vanilla wafer topping, pink glaze cookies, baked cookies, fruit-flavored cookies