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Strawberry Crunch Cookies

Strawberry Crunch Cookies are soft, bakery-style cookies made with freeze-dried strawberries and topped with a sweet strawberry crunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes

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

    For the best texture, allow cookies to cool completely before adding the crunch topping.