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A stack of pink Strawberry Crunch Cookies with golden crumble coating on a wire rack.
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Strawberry Crunch Cookies

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 185kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large eg g
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
  • 2.5 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon sal t
  • 3 ounces strawberry gelatin powder
  • 1 cup golden sandwich cookies, crushed
  • 0.5 cup freeze -dried strawberries, pulverized
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine crushed golden sandwich cookies, pulverized freeze-dried strawberries, and 2 tablespoons melted butter to create the crunch coating; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg, strawberry extract, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Gradually mix in the strawberry gelatin powder, flour, baking soda, and salt until a cohesive dough forms.
  • Scoop 1.5-tablespoon portions of dough and roll into uniform balls.
  • Roll each dough ball in the prepared strawberry crunch mixture until thoroughly coated.
  • Place the coated balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set and the bottoms are lightly golden.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.