Description
These Strawberry Crunch Cookies are soft, sweet, and bursting with strawberry flavor. Topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting and a buttery strawberry crunch topping made from Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries, they’re a perfect treat for spring and summer—or any time you want a fruity dessert with a nostalgic twist.
Ingredients
Strawberry Crunch Topping
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1 ¼ cups freeze-dried strawberries, pulsed to coarse powder
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1 cup Golden Oreos (about 15 cookies), crushed
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3 tablespoons butter, softened
Strawberry Cookies
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1 box strawberry cake mix (15.25 ounces)
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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½ cup butter, softened
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½ cup butter-flavored shortening
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3 eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup butter, softened
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½ tablespoon vanilla extract
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3 ½ to 4 cups powdered sugar
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1 to 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
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Make the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
In a bowl, combine freeze-dried strawberry powder, crushed Golden Oreos, and softened butter. Mix until crumbly. Set aside. -
Prepare the Cookie Dough:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix the strawberry cake mix, flour, and cornstarch. Add butter, shortening, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until a soft dough forms. -
Bake the Cookies:
Scoop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set and centers are slightly soft. Let cool completely on a wire rack. -
Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla extract. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, adjusting consistency with milk as needed. - Assemble the Cookies:
Once cookies are cool, spread or pipe cream cheese frosting on top. Sprinkle with the strawberry crunch topping. Press slightly to adhere.
Notes
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For extra crunch, toast the topping mixture in the oven at 300°F for 5–7 minutes, then cool before sprinkling.
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Cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- You can substitute vanilla Oreos if Golden Oreos are unavailable.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American