Description
Delight in these Strawberry Crunch Cookies that combine a soft, sweet strawberry-flavored dough with a crunchy graham cracker topping. Featuring a subtle hint of fresh strawberries and strawberry Jell-O powder, these cookies offer a perfect balance of fruity sweetness and crispy texture, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup dry strawberry-flavored Jell-O mix
- ½ cup chopped fresh strawberries (optional)
Crunch Topping
- ½ cup crushed graham crackers
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup strawberry-flavored sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and strawberry-flavored Jell-O powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Finally, gently fold in the chopped fresh strawberries, if using, to add bursts of fresh flavor.
- Prepare the Crunch Topping: In a small bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, granulated sugar, melted butter, and strawberry-flavored sprinkles if you want an extra pop of color and sweetness. Stir until the mixture is evenly moistened and crumbly.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop the cookie dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for spreading. Generously sprinkle the prepared crunch topping over each dough ball to ensure a delightful crunchy finish on every cookie. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool: Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to firm up before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps maintain their texture and prevents breakage.
Notes
- Using fresh strawberries is optional but recommended for added texture and natural strawberry flavor.
- The strawberry-flavored Jell-O powder can be found in most grocery stores and is essential for the distinctive fruity flavor.
- For best results, do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
- The crunch topping adds a delightful texture contrast; feel free to adjust sweetness by altering the sugar in the topping.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
