Description
Strawberry Crunch Cookies are a sweet and crunchy delight, featuring a perfect blend of soft cookie dough, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and crunchy graham crackers. These cookies offer a unique texture and fruity flavor that’s perfect for snacking or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
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 bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps to create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until they are fully incorporated, enriching the dough with moisture and flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Add Crunch and Flavor: Fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries and graham crackers, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough to give every bite a crunchy, fruity surprise.
- Shape the Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown, signaling they are perfectly cooked with a delightful crunch.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps maintain their texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or a handful of white chocolate chips to the dough.
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep the cookies tender.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness for up to a week.
- If freeze-dried strawberries are not available, finely chopped dried strawberries can be a substitute, but the texture will differ slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
