Description
Homemade Strawberry Crunch Cookies deliver sweet summer nostalgia with crisp edges and crumbly center. Delicate strawberry pieces mingle with crunchy cookie base, creating irresistible dessert perfection you cannot resist.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup crushed strawberry-flavored cereal
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Topping/Decoration:
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup additional crushed strawberry cereal
- 2 tbsp freeze-dried strawberry pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cookie removal.
- Cream softened butter with granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly to establish a uniform consistency.
- Sift together flour and salt, then gradually fold into the wet ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
- Gently fold in the crushed strawberry-flavored cereal, providing a delightful crunch and enhanced strawberry essence.
- Dice fresh strawberries into small pieces and carefully fold into the cookie dough, distributing evenly throughout.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle white chocolate chips and additional crushed strawberry cereal over each cookie before baking.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until edges turn golden brown and cookies appear set.
- Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Once completely cooled, garnish with freeze-dried strawberry pieces for an intense fruity accent.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and preserve the cookies’ delicate texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth, even creaming to achieve a perfect cookie texture.
- Adjust strawberry cereal crushing technique by placing in a sealed bag and gently rolling with a rolling pin for consistent crumb size.
- Substitute fresh strawberries with dried or freeze-dried options if moisture concerns arise during baking to prevent soggy cookies.
- Create gluten-free version by using alternative flour blends like almond or oat flour, maintaining the recipe’s delightful crunch and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg