Description
Delight in these Strawberry Crunch Cookies that combine a soft, subtly strawberry-flavored dough with a unique crunchy topping made from crushed Golden Oreos and strawberry Jello powder. These cookies offer a perfect balance of sweet, fruity, and crunchy textures, ideal for satisfying your dessert cravings with a fun, colorful twist.
Ingredients
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Dough 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
Cookie Crunch Topping
- 20 Golden Oreos, roughly crushed
- 1 box (3.4 oz) strawberry Jello powder
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Crunch Topping: Roughly crush the 20 Golden Oreos and place the crumbs in a bowl. Mix in the entire box of strawberry Jello powder and 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Stir well until combined. Spread this mixture onto a plate in a single layer and set aside.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 3/4 cup white sugar, and 3/4 cup light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Flavoring: Add 2 eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in 1 teaspoon of strawberry extract and whisk in 15 drops of red or pink liquid food coloring to give the dough a strawberry hue.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until evenly blended.
- Mix Dry Ingredients with Wet: With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing and keep cookies tender.
- Form and Coat Cookie Dough Balls: Scoop the cookie dough into rounded tablespoons. Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the prepared crushed cookie crunch topping, coating the entire surface.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated cookie dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a nonstick surface. Leave a few inches between each as the cookies will spread while baking.
- Bake First Stage: Bake the cookies at 350°F for 8 minutes. This initial baking sets the dough and begins forming the cookie shape.
- Add Extra Crunch: Remove the cookies from the oven and sprinkle additional crushed cookie mix over the tops for an intensified crunch and strawberry flavor.
- Bake Second Stage: Return the cookies to the oven and bake for an additional 4 minutes to fully cook through and lightly brown.
- Cool Completely: Remove cookies from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy once cooled, when the texture is perfectly set.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature to achieve a smooth dough and better mixing.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding the flour to avoid tough cookies.
- Spacing cookies adequately on the baking sheet prevents them from sticking together as they expand.
- Using Golden Oreos and strawberry Jello powder in the topping adds a unique fruity crunch and vibrant color.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry Cookies, Crunchy Cookies, Golden Oreo Cookies, Strawberry Jello Cookies, Dessert Cookies, Baked Cookies
