Strawberry Crunch Shortcake Cookies
Soft, chewy cookies bursting with strawberry flavor, topped with a sweet crunchy crumble for the perfect shortcake-inspired treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 18-20 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup strawberry cake mix (for the crunch effect)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, strawberry cake mix, and salt.
Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Add Crunch and Optional Chips: Gently fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries and mini chocolate chips (if using).
Form the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve: Enjoy these crunchy, sweet cookies with a glass of milk or as a summer dessert!
Notes
For an extra crunch, sprinkle additional crushed freeze-dried strawberries or crumbled shortcake crumbs on top before baking.
These cookies freeze well for up to 2 weeks—just store in an airtight container.
You can substitute the strawberry cake mix with vanilla cake mix for a more subtle flavor, or use more freeze-dried strawberries for an intense strawberry taste.
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