1. What’s the best Strawberry Crunch Cookies recipe?

The best version blends soft cookie dough with cream cheese, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, strawberry Jell-O, and a buttery crunch topping made from Golden Oreos. It tastes just like the nostalgic strawberry shortcake ice cream bars — but in cookie form.

2. Can I make Strawberry Crunch Cookies recipe easy for beginners?

Absolutely! Use a boxed strawberry cake mix as a shortcut. Just combine the mix with eggs, butter, and vanilla, then press each dough ball into the crunch topping before baking. It's fast, fun, and still packed with flavor.

3. Are these the same as Crumbl Strawberry Crunch Cookies?

They're very similar — especially when made extra thick, topped with cream cheese frosting, and chilled before baking. The Crumbl version often includes more frosting and a cheesecake-inspired flavor. You can recreate it at home with simple tweaks!

4. Where can I buy Strawberry Crunch Cookies like these — Walmart maybe?

Yes, Walmart occasionally carries strawberry crunch cookies in their bakery section, but they lack the fresh flavor and texture of homemade. Our recipe delivers a chewier texture and a deeper strawberry punch — worth every bite.

5. How do I make Strawberry Shortcake Cookies with cream cheese?

Add cream cheese directly to the dough (about ¼ cup), or whip it into a frosting for topping. Cream cheese enhances the richness and makes the cookies taste like a hybrid of cheesecake and shortcake — a fan favorite.

6. What’s a good strawberry crunch recipe I can use for other desserts?

Mix crushed Golden Oreos with melted butter and strawberry Jell-O powder — that’s it! This topping works great on cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, and even ice cream.

Strawberry Crunch Cookies: A Sweet Throwback with a Crunchy Twist

Description

Chewy, nostalgic, and packed with strawberry flavor, these Strawberry Crunch Cookies are made with real strawberries, Jell-O, and crushed Golden Oreos. Perfect for parties, picnics, or anytime cravings!

Ingredients

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**For the Cookie Dough**

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

½ cup cream cheese, room temperature

¾ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup light brown sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

3 tbsp strawberry Jell-O powder

1 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries

**For the Crunch Topping**

10 Golden Oreos, crushed

2 tbsp strawberry Jell-O powder

2 tbsp melted butter

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Instructions

1. Make the crunch topping: In a bowl, mix crushed Oreos, strawberry Jell-O powder, and melted butter until crumbly. Set aside.

2. Cream butter, cream cheese, and sugars together until light and fluffy.

3. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.

4. Slowly mix in flour, baking powder, salt, and Jell-O powder until combined.

5. Fold in freeze-dried strawberries gently with a spatula.

6. Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheet. Press each dough ball into the crunch topping.

7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 11–13 minutes until edges are set and centers slightly glossy.

8. Let rest 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.

9. Optional: Top cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting and extra crunch.

Notes

You can freeze dough or topping separately for later use.

For a Crumbl-style version, use a larger scoop and frost with cream cheese.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Category: Cookies
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 95mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg