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Strawberry Crunch Cookies

Freshly prepared strawberry crunch cookies on white marble

Delight in these Strawberry Crunch Cookies, featuring a perfect balance of sweet strawberries and a satisfying crunchy texture, ideal for a tasty homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
  • 1 cup crispy rice cereal

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  6. Fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries and crispy rice cereal gently until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are golden around the edges.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra burst of flavor, drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies before serving.