Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare the Strawberry Crunch Topping
- In a medium bowl, combine the finely crushed Golden Oreo cookies (or Nilla wafers), crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and strawberry gelatin powder. Mix well until evenly combined.
- Pour in the melted butter and stir with a fork until the mixture is thoroughly coated and resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
Make the Cookie Dough
- In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until just combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Bake the Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a 1.5-2 tablespoon cookie scoop, roll the cookie dough into balls. Gently press each cookie dough ball into the prepared strawberry crunch topping, coating all sides.
- Place the coated cookie dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still slightly soft. They will firm up as they cool.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Glaze and Finish
- While the cookies are cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the remaining milk, a teaspoon at a time, until you reach your desired drizzling consistency.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the vanilla glaze generously over each cookie. Let the glaze set for about 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store Strawberry Crunch Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. For an extra pop of strawberry flavor, you can add a few drops of pink food coloring to the vanilla glaze. Ensure your butter and egg are at room temperature for the best cookie dough consistency.
