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Strawberry Crunch Cookies Recipe

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Strawberry Crunch Cookies are delightful treats bursting with the sweet and tangy flavor of strawberry. These soft and chewy cookies feature a unique strawberry-flavored Jell-O infusion in the dough, complemented by fresh strawberries and a crispy graham cracker topping with strawberry sprinkles, making for an irresistibly crunchy finish.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Strawberry-Flavored Jell-O Mix
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Strawberries, chopped (optional)

Crunchy Topping

  • 1/2 cup Crushed Graham Crackers
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter
  • 1/4 cup Strawberry-Flavored Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy removal and even baking of the cookies.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and well combined for a tender cookie texture.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, which helps bind the ingredients and enhances the flavor.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and strawberry-flavored Jell-O mix evenly to distribute the leavening and strawberry flavors throughout the dough.
  5. Combine and Fold in Strawberries: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough. Fold in the chopped fresh strawberries if using to add fresh bursts of flavor.
  6. Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers, granulated sugar, and melted butter until everything is evenly coated. Stir in strawberry-flavored sprinkles if desired to add extra sweetness and color.
  7. Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow for slight spreading during baking. Generously sprinkle the graham cracker crunch topping over each cookie to create a crunchy, flavorful crust.
  8. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers are set but still soft, ensuring a chewy texture.
  9. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack. This ensures they firm up properly without breaking.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can prevent excessive spreading and enhance flavor.
  • Fresh strawberries are optional but add a nice fresh touch; omit if moisture content is a concern.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • The strawberry-flavored Jell-O mix provides a unique fruity flavor and color, so do not omit.

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