Description
These Strawberry Crunch Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional sugar cookies, with a burst of strawberry flavor and a crunchy graham cracker topping. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup strawberry-flavored Jell-O mix (dry)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries (optional)
Crunch Topping:
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup strawberry-flavored sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and dry strawberry Jell-O mix.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding in the chopped fresh strawberries if using.
- Make Crunch Topping: In a small bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Add strawberry-flavored sprinkles if desired.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, sprinkle with the crunch topping, and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can customize these cookies by adding white chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Strawberry Crunch Cookies, Strawberry Cookies, Dessert Recipe
