Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Crunch Cookies, a vibrant and crunchy treat that captures the essence of summer in every bite. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, be it birthday parties, picnics, or simply a cozy snack at home. With their rich strawberry flavor derived from strawberry extract and Jello powder, they’ll have everyone coming back for more. Topped with a crunchy layer made from Golden Oreos, these cookies offer an irresistible texture contrast between the soft cookie base and the delightful crunch. Easy to make and customize with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, these cookies are sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cups light brown sugar
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 15 drops red or pink liquid food coloring
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 20 Golden Oreos
- 1 box (3.4 oz) strawberry Jello powder
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, crush Golden Oreos. Combine with melted butter and strawberry Jello powder to create the crunch topping.
- Cream together softened butter, white sugar, and light brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in strawberry extract and food coloring until evenly mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet batter until just combined.
- Shape dough into balls and coat them with the Oreo crunch mixture.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12 minutes total; add additional topping halfway through.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg