Strawberry Crunch Cookies Soft, Chewy and Bursting with Strawberry Flavor

Why You'll Love These Strawberry Crunch Cookies

✅ Made with real strawberries or strawberry flavor
✅ Soft and chewy texture with crunchy topping
✅ Gorgeous pink color—perfect for gifting or parties
✅ No chilling required
✅ Kid-friendly and freezer-friendly

These cookies combine a soft sugar cookie base with a strawberry crunch topping made from golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries or Jell-O mix. The result? A bakery-quality treat with the perfect blend of creamy, fruity, and crunchy.

Ingredients – What You’ll Need

For the Cookie Dough:

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup strawberry-flavored Jell-O OR ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
Optional: a few drops red or pink gel food coloring

For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:

10 Golden Oreos
⅓ cup freeze-dried strawberries OR 1 tbsp strawberry Jell-O powder
2 tbsp melted butter

Pro Tip: Freeze-dried strawberries offer a natural fruit flavor, while Jell-O gives a bold candy-like flavor. Pick your favorite—or combine both!

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: Make the Cookie Dough

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

Add the egg and vanilla, and mix until well combined.

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and strawberry powder (Jell-O or freeze-dried). Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

🌸 Optional: Add food coloring for a brighter pink hue.

Step 3: Scoop the Dough

Using a medium cookie scoop, roll dough into 1.5-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 4: Make the Crunch Topping

In a food processor or Ziploc bag, crush the Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries (or Jell-O) into coarse crumbs. Stir in the melted butter until evenly coated.

Step 5: Coat the Cookies

Roll each dough ball in the strawberry crunch topping, gently pressing so it sticks well. You can also sprinkle more on top after baking.

Step 6: Bake

Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. Don’t overbake—they’ll continue to cook on the baking sheet.

Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Optional Frosting or Filling

To make them extra indulgent, add a creamy filling or drizzle:

🧁 Cream Cheese Frosting – Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla
🍓 Strawberry Buttercream – Butter + freeze-dried strawberries + sugar
🍫 White Chocolate Drizzle – Melt white chocolate and drizzle over the top

Tips for Success

✅ Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing
✅ Don’t overbake—the cookies should be soft in the center
✅ If using Jell-O powder, reduce sugar slightly if desired
✅ Add a little cornstarch (1 tsp) for extra chewy texture
✅ Double the crunch topping—it’s that good!

Fun Variations to Try

🍓 Strawberry Shortcake Sandwich Cookies – Add frosting between two cookies
🍫 Chocolate-Dipped Crunch Cookies – Dip one side in melted white chocolate
🎂 Birthday Strawberry Cookies – Add rainbow sprinkles to the dough
🫐 Berry Blend – Mix in freeze-dried blueberries for a berry medley

Storage & Freezing

Room Temp: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
Freezing Baked Cookies: Freeze in layers separated by parchment for up to 2 months
Freezing Dough: Freeze rolled dough balls (without topping) and coat before baking

Nutrition (Per Cookie – Approx. 18 cookies)

Calories: 180
Fat: 8g
Carbs: 25g
Sugar: 14g
Protein: 2g

May vary based on toppings and add-ins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use fresh strawberries?
Fresh strawberries add too much moisture. Use freeze-dried or strawberry flavoring for best results.

Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes! Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and gluten-free vanilla cookies for the topping.

Are these cookies overly sweet?
They’re sweet like a bakery cookie, but you can cut down the sugar or skip the Jell-O if you prefer a milder flavor.

Perfect for All Occasions 🎉

✨ Valentine’s Day
✨ Baby Showers
✨ Picnics & Bake Sales
✨ Bridal Brunches
✨ Birthday Parties

Their vibrant pink color and nostalgic crunch make these cookies both visually stunning and mouthwateringly delicious.

Final Thoughts

These Strawberry Crunch Cookies are everything you want in a fun, fruity dessert: chewy, crunchy, colorful, and packed with strawberry goodness. Whether you're baking for kids, a festive occasion, or just yourself, these cookies deliver a sweet blast of nostalgia in every bite.

So grab your ingredients, preheat that oven, and get ready to fall in love with strawberry all over again. 🍓💕

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