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Strawberry Crunch Cookies

Delight in these Strawberry Crunch Cookies, featuring a crispy exterior with bursts of sweet strawberry flavor and a satisfying crunch in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light 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
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the 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 mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries, crispy rice cereal, and white chocolate chips if using.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden but centers are still soft.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies or substitute freeze-dried strawberries with freeze-dried raspberries.