Description
These Strawberry Delight Crunch Cookies combine buttery cookie dough, fruity freeze-dried strawberries, and a crunchy strawberry sugar topping with a sweet white chocolate drizzle. Perfect for parties, gifting, or a vibrant cookie tray! #strawberrycookies #crunchcookies #whitechocolatedrizzle
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
For the Crunchy Topping:
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1 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
For the White Chocolate Drizzle:
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1 cup white chocolate chips
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Mix Cookie Dough: Cream butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients. Fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
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Prepare Topping: Mix crushed freeze-dried strawberries with granulated sugar in a small bowl.
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Form Cookies: Scoop dough and roll tops into the strawberry-sugar mixture. Place on the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
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Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheet briefly, then move to a wire rack.
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Add Drizzle: Melt white chocolate chips (add oil if needed for smoother texture). Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
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Use a piping bag or zip-top bag with a snipped corner for neat drizzle lines.
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Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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Swap freeze-dried strawberries with raspberries for a different berry flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
