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Strawberry Crunch Cookies

These Strawberry Crunch Cookies are the ultimate treat for anyone who loves the nostalgic flavor of classic strawberry shortcake bars. Combining a soft, cake-like base with a rich cream cheese frosting and a homemade strawberry crumble, these cookies are as visually stunning as they are delicious.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 592

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 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 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry Crunch Topping
  • 1 cup Golden Oreo crumbs approximately 15 cookies
  • 1 1/4 cups freeze-dried strawberries pulsed to a coarse powder
  • 3 tablespoons butter softened
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar to 4 cups
  • 1 tablespoon milk to 3 tablespoons

Method
 

  1. Place the Golden Oreos in a food processor and pulse until you have fine crumbs. Measure out 1 cup and place it in a bowl. Next, pulse the freeze-dried strawberries until they form a powder (a few small chunks are fine). Add 1 1/4 cups of the strawberry powder to the Oreo crumbs. Add 3 tablespoons of softened butter and work it into the mixture with your hands or a spoon until everything is evenly coated. Set this aside.
    1 cup Golden Oreo crumbs, 1 1/4 cups freeze-dried strawberries, 3 tablespoons butter
  2. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line your baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the strawberry cake mix, all-purpose flour, and cornstarch. Add the softened butter, shortening, eggs, and vanilla extract. Use a hand-held or stand mixer to cream the ingredients together until a thick dough forms.
    1 box strawberry cake mix, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening, 3 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  4. Use a 1/4 cup measure to scoop out the dough. Form the mounds into round discs on the baking sheet, placing 6 cookies per batch. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes. The cookies should be baked through but remain soft. Allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Mix until the frosting is thick but spreadable. If it is too stiff, add a small amount of extra milk.
    8 ounces cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract, 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk
  6. Spread or pipe a generous layer of frosting onto each cooled cookie. Generously press the strawberry crunch topping into the frosting.

Notes

Ensure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature to achieve a smooth, creamy consistency in both the dough and the frosting. Add the milk gradually when making the frosting to ensure it remains thick enough to hold the strawberry crunch without sliding off.
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