Description
Sweet, fruity, and delightfully crunchy, these Strawberry Crunch Cookies are the perfect combination of chewy centers and crisp toppings. Infused with strawberry jam, strawberry-flavored cereal, and a hint of white chocolate, they make a fun treat for dessert, snacks, or gift-giving.
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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½ cup brown sugar, packed
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2¼ cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ cup strawberry jam
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1 cup crushed strawberry-flavored cereal (e.g., Special K Strawberry)
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½ cup white chocolate chips
For the Crunch Topping:
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1 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
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1 cup crushed graham crackers
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. -
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. -
Add Egg and Vanilla
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. -
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. -
Combine Wet and Dry
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. -
Add Strawberry Jam and Mix-ins
Fold in strawberry jam, crushed cereal, and white chocolate chips. -
Scoop the Dough
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. -
Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. -
Cool
Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Evenly portion dough using a cookie scoop for consistent baking.
Avoid overmixing after adding flour to maintain tender cookies.
Brush or mix in butter carefully to enhance the crunchy topping.
Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements, especially for flour
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Cook Time: 12 Minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 200kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 2g