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Strawberry Crunch Cookies Recipe

Strawberry Crunch Cookies deliver nostalgic strawberry shortcake ice cream bar flavors with soft pink strawberry cookies rolled in crunchy Golden Oreo-strawberry Jello topping. Chewy centers with crispy edges make these viral Pinterest favorites perfect for Valentine’s Day, parties, or summer dessert boards.

Ingredients

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  • Cookies:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp strawberry extract
  • 15 drops red or pink food coloring
  • 2⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Strawberry Crunch Topping:
  • 20 Golden Oreos, roughly crushed
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box strawberry Jello powder
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  • 1. Make crunch topping: Crush Golden Oreos into bowl. Mix in strawberry Jello powder and melted butter. Spread on plate to cool.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
  • 3. Cream butter and both sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then strawberry extract and food coloring.
  • 4. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt in separate bowl. Add dry to wet on low speed until combined.
  • 5. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls. Roll each in crunch topping. Place 2-3 inches apart on sheets.
  • 6. Bake 8 minutes. Sprinkle more topping on tops, bake 4 more minutes until edges set.
  • 7. Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then wire rack.

Notes

  • Golden Oreos essential for authentic vanilla crunch texture.
  • Food coloring creates iconic pink color but optional.
  • Store airtight 5 days or freeze baked cookies 2 months.
  • Chill dough 30 minutes if too soft for rolling.
  • Double topping recipe for extra crunch coverage.
  • Perfect make-ahead for parties – crunch stays crispy!

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