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Easy Strawberry Crunch Cookies

A delightful treat combining the sweetness of strawberries with the crunchiness of cookies, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberry Crunch Topping
  • 1 1/4 cups freeze dried strawberries, pulsed to coarse powder
  • 1 cup Golden Oreos, crumbs (about 15 cookies)
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
For the Cookies
  • 1 box strawberry cake mix (15.25 ounces)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 1/2-4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1-3 tablespoons milk Adjust for consistency

Method
 

Strawberry Crunch Topping
  1. Pulse the Golden Oreos in a food processor until crumbly.
  2. In a bowl, mix the crumbs with the freeze dried strawberry powder and 3 tablespoons of softened butter until evenly coated.
  3. Set aside.
Baking the Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, all-purpose flour, and cornstarch. Whisk together.
  3. Add the softened butter, butter flavored shortening, eggs, and vanilla extract; cream together until thick.
  4. Use a 1/4 cup measure to scoop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Form into round discs, baking 6 at a time.
  5. Bake for 11-13 minutes, then cool completely on the baking sheet.
Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until thick but spreadable.
  2. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
Assembly
  1. Spread frosting on cooled cookies and top with Strawberry Crunch Topping.
  2. Serve immediately and refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Make sure the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for easy mixing. If you prefer a thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar. For a burst of flavor, you can add chocolate chips to the cookie dough. Feel free to adjust the amount of strawberry powder to suit your taste.