These Strawberry Crunch Cookies are soft, buttery, and packed with bright strawberry flavor. Made with freeze-dried strawberries and strawberry cake mix, they have a bakery-style texture and a fun crunch topping that makes them completely irresistible.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Soft, chewy centers with crisp edges
- Loaded with real strawberry flavor
- Beautiful pink bakery-style cookies
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Perfect for parties, holidays, or gifting
Strawberry Crunch Cookies
Ingredients
Strawberry Crunch Cookies
Strawberry Crunch Topping
Unsalted butter, softenedGranulated sugarBrown sugarEggsVanilla extractAll-purpose flourBaking sodaSaltFreeze-dried strawberries, crushedStrawberry cake mixFreeze-dried strawberries, crushedGraham crackers, crushedButter, melted
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 3–5 minutes until light and fluffy.Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.Fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries and strawberry cake mix evenly.Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.Sprinkle extra crushed strawberries on top if desired.Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden.Cool cookies on the baking sheet briefly, then transfer to a wire rack.Mix crushed freeze-dried strawberries, crushed graham crackers, and melted butter.Press the strawberry crunch topping onto cooled cookies.These Strawberry Crunch Cookies are soft, colorful, and packed with nostalgic strawberry flavor.
Notes
Ingredients
Strawberry Crunch Cookies
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- Strawberry cake mix
Strawberry Crunch Topping
- Freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- Graham crackers, crushed
- Butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 3–5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries and strawberry cake mix evenly.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle extra crushed strawberries on top if desired.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet briefly, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Mix crushed freeze-dried strawberries, crushed graham crackers, and melted butter.
- Press the strawberry crunch topping onto cooled cookies.
These Strawberry Crunch Cookies are soft, colorful, and packed with nostalgic strawberry flavor.
Tips & Tricks
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft
- Crush strawberries finely for even flavor
- Chill dough briefly if cookies spread too much
- Add white chocolate chips for variation
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Easy
Notes
For the best texture, allow cookies to cool completely before adding the crunch topping.
Nutrition (Approx. per cookie)
- Calories: ~290
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Fat: 14 g
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use fresh strawberries instead?
Freeze-dried strawberries are best to avoid excess moisture.
Can I freeze the dough?
Yes, dough balls freeze well for up to 2 months.
Why are my cookies pale?
These cookies are naturally light pink and don’t brown much.
Storage
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
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- Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
- Pink Sugar Cookies
- Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Conclusion
These Strawberry Crunch Cookies are soft, colorful, and full of strawberry flavor. They’re a bakery-style treat that’s easy to make and always a crowd favorite.