Description

Strawberry Delight Crunch Cookies bring the taste of summer to your kitchen! These soft, chewy cookies are bursting with strawberry flavor and topped with a pink strawberry crunch inspired by classic shortcake bars. With buttery vanilla undertones and a gorgeous glaze, they’re the perfect gourmet bakery-style cookies for any occasion — from brunches to bake sales.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cookie Dough:

1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups (345g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (25g) crushed freeze-dried strawberries

For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:

1 cup (20g) freeze-dried strawberries
15 vanilla sandwich cookies (crushed)
2 tablespoons melted butter

Optional Glaze:

1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk or cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Make the cookie dough: Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until a soft dough forms. Fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
Shape and bake: Scoop tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers soft. Let cool completely.
Prepare the strawberry crunch: In a food processor, pulse freeze-dried strawberries and vanilla sandwich cookies. Add melted butter and pulse again until crumbly.
Make the glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Finish: Sprinkle with strawberry crunch while glaze is wet. Let set before serving.

Notes

Use room-temperature butter for perfect creaming.
Do not overbake — cookies continue to set as they cool.
Chill dough for 20 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
Crush freeze-dried strawberries finely for even flavor.
Top immediately after glazing to help the crunch stick.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert, Cookies, Baking
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 190
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 95mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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