Description
A delightful dessert featuring soft, chewy strawberry cookies topped with creamy cream cheese frosting and a crunchy strawberry topping. These Strawberry Crunch Shortcake Cookies are perfect for parties or as an indulgent treat. With customizable flavors and textures, they’re sure to impress and satisfy every sweet craving.
Ingredients
Strawberry Crunch Topping:
- 1 box (3 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 box (3 oz) strawberry Jello mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature (divided)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (divided)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Cookie:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine vanilla pudding mix, ¼ cup butter, and ¼ cup flour to form a dough. Repeat with strawberry Jello mix in a separate bowl.
- Lightly combine both doughs for a marbled effect. Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-11 minutes or until set. Let cool completely, then crumble into small pieces.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and fluffy. Set aside.
- Bake the Cookies and Assemble:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix strawberry cake mix, eggs, and oil in a bowl until dough forms.
- Scoop ¼ cup portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes or until set. Let cool completely.
- Frost each cookie with cream cheese frosting. Sprinkle with strawberry crunch topping.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try swapping strawberry Jello with raspberry or peach Jello.
- Add crushed graham crackers for an additional layer of crunch.
- Ensure cookies cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store cookies in the refrigerator for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
