Description
Delicious cookies combining the flavors of strawberry shortcake with a satisfying crunch. A perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and textural contrast.
Ingredients
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- For the Cookie Base:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 12 Golden Oreo cookies or vanilla sandwich cookies, crushed
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin powder
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Section 1: Prepare the Cookie Dough Base
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- (Optional: Include the tip about sifting).
- Section 2: Cream the Butter and Sugar
- Using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- (Optional: include notes about air incorporation)
- Section 3: Add Wet Ingredients
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and optional almond extract. Beat on medium speed for 60 seconds, scraping down the sides of the bowl halfway through.
- (Optional: include notes about emulsification)
- Section 4: Incorporate Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
- (Optional: Include notes about over mixing)
- Section 5: Chill the Dough
- Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- (Optional: Include the reason for chilling).
- Section 6: Prepare the Strawberry Crunch Topping
- While the dough chills, place the freeze-dried strawberries and vanilla sandwich cookies in a food processor. Pulse until coarsely crushed.
- Transfer to a bowl and add the strawberry gelatin powder and melted butter. Mix until combined.
- Section 7: Form and Bake the Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop the dough using a 1 1/2-tablespoon cookie scoop. Roll each portion into a ball.
- Roll each dough ball in the strawberry crunch mixture.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Section 8: Add White Chocolate Enhancement
- While cookies are cooling, melt white chocolate chips.
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the slightly warm cookies.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
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