Description
Strawberry Crunch Cookies are delightful sweet treats combining a soft and chewy cookie base with the irresistible crunch of crushed freeze-dried strawberries and graham crackers. These cookies offer a perfect balance of fruity flavor and texture, making them an ideal snack or dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Flavor and Crunch Add-ins
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined, incorporating flavor and moisture into the dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mix into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Add Crunch and Flavor: Gently fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries and graham crackers, distributing them evenly throughout the dough to add bursts of fruity flavor and crunchy texture.
- Shape the Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring to space them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading as they bake.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies start to turn golden brown, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, for best creaming results.
- Do not overmix the dough once you add the dry ingredients to keep cookies tender.
- Freeze-dried strawberries add a concentrated fruity flavor; substitute with regular dried strawberries if unavailable but expect a softer texture.
- Storage: keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For added texture, sprinkle a few extra crushed graham crackers on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
