Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup white sugar

3/4 cup 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

Step 1: Roughly crush the Golden Oreos and place them into a bowl.

Step 2: Mix in the strawberry Jello powder and melted butter with the crushed Oreos.

Step 3: Stir well, then pour the mixture onto a plate and spread it into a single layer. Set aside.

Step 4: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 5: In a mixer, cream together the softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.

Step 6: Add the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.

Step 7: Mix in the strawberry extract thoroughly.

Step 8: Whisk in the red or pink liquid food coloring until the dough has an even color.

Step 9: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 10: With the mixer on low, slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

Step 11: Scoop the dough into rounds about a tablespoon each, then roll each scoop in the crushed cookie mixture on the plate.

Step 12: Place the coated cookie dough balls on a prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart as they will spread.

Step 13: Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle additional crushed cookie mixture on top of each cookie.

Step 14: Return the cookies to the oven and bake for another 4 minutes.

Step 15: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.

Tips & Variations

For a stronger strawberry flavor, add a bit more strawberry extract but avoid overpowering the dough.

If you prefer a less sweet cookie, reduce the amount of brown sugar slightly.

Substitute red or pink gel food coloring if you want a more vibrant color without affecting the dough texture.

Try using regular Oreos instead of Golden Oreos for a chocolatey twist.

FAQs

Can I use frozen butter instead of softened butter?

It’s best to use softened butter at room temperature for proper creaming and to achieve the right cookie texture.

What can I substitute for strawberry Jello powder?

If you don’t have strawberry Jello, you can use strawberry gelatin or skip it altogether, but it adds a unique flavor and crunch to the cookies.

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