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Strawberry Crunch Cookies
Caroline

Strawberry Crunch Cookies

Soft, buttery strawberry cookies loaded with freeze-dried strawberries, strawberry cake mix, and finished with a sweet graham-cracker crunch topping. A bakery-style treat with incredible strawberry flavor!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
  • 1 cup strawberry cake mix
  • 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (for topping)

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or hand whisk
  • spatula
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone mat
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 3–5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries and strawberry cake mix until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop dough onto the lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  9. Mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter and press onto the cooled cookies.

Notes

  • For clean slices or serving, allow cookies to cool completely.
  • Adjust baking time slightly if making smaller or larger cookies.
  • Topping can be customized with nuts, chocolate, or extra dried fruit for variety.