Delightfully soft cookies with a burst of strawberry flavor and a crunchy topping, perfect for sweet treats or any special occasion.
Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup strawberry-flavored Jell-O mix (dry)
½ cup chopped fresh strawberries (optional)
For the Crunch Topping:
½ cup crushed graham crackers
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup melted butter
¼ cup strawberry-flavored sprinkles (optional)
Directions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the Cookie Dough:
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and dry strawberry Jell-O mix.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in chopped fresh strawberries, if using.
Prepare the Crunch Topping:
In a small bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in strawberry-flavored sprinkles if desired for added color and flavor.
Shape and Bake:
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Sprinkle the crunch topping generously over each cookie dough ball.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 27 minutes
Kcal: Approximately 160 kcal per cookie | Servings: 24 cookies
Strawberry Crunch Cookies
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Treat yourself to these Strawberry Crunch Cookies, featuring a soft, strawberry-flavored base topped with a delightful crunchy topping. Perfect for sweet indulgences and special occasions, these cookies are bursting with vibrant color and flavor!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup strawberry-flavored Jell-O mix (dry)
- ½ cup chopped fresh strawberries (optional)
For the Crunch Topping:
- ½ cup crushed graham crackers
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup strawberry-flavored sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Make the Cookie Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and dry strawberry Jell-O mix.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chopped fresh strawberries, if using.
- Prepare the Crunch Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix crushed graham crackers, granulated sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in strawberry-flavored sprinkles if desired.
- Shape and Bake:
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Generously sprinkle the crunch topping over each cookie dough ball.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Cool and Serve:
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra strawberry flavor, you can add a few drops of strawberry extract to the dough.
- If fresh strawberries are not available, freeze-dried strawberries can be crushed and folded into the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American