Description
Strawberry crunch cookies blend sweet summer memories with irresistible texture, creating a delightful dessert that dances between crisp and tender. Homemade goodness waits in each bite, inviting you to savor the perfect balance of fruity charm and satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces/432 grams) strawberry cake mix
- 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (65 grams) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (or more for consistency)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cookies)
Instructions
- Assemble your baking workspace by positioning the oven rack in the center and heating to 350°F. Create a non-stick surface on baking sheets using parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Craft the cookie foundation by thoroughly blending strawberry cake mix, softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract until a cohesive, smooth dough emerges.
- Transform the dough into uniform spheres, using a tablespoon measure to ensure consistent sizing. Position these round morsels across the prepared baking sheets, maintaining generous spacing.
- Construct a crunchy accent by pulverizing freeze-dried strawberries and combining them with flour, sugar, and melted butter to create a textured, crumbly mixture.
- Delicately crown each cookie sphere with the strawberry crumble, using gentle pressure to secure the topping onto the raw dough.
- Slide the trays into the preheated oven, allowing cookies to transform for 10-12 minutes until edges acquire a subtle golden hue and centers appear set.
- Permit cookies to rest on the baking sheets for a brief five-minute interval, enabling structural stabilization before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Formulate a glossy glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, pourable consistency.
- Embellish the cooled cookies with an elegant drizzle of glaze, allowing it to set and create a sophisticated finishing touch before serving.
Notes
- Soften butter to room temperature for easier mixing and smoother cookie dough texture.
- Crush freeze-dried strawberries finely to ensure an even, delicate crunch on top of cookies.
- Chill dough for 15-20 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- Swap cake mix with gluten-free alternative for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring same delightful strawberry flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg