Description
Delightful cookies that combine strawberries with a crunchy topping, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (3 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 box (3 oz) strawberry Jello mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (divided)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (divided)
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the Strawberry Crunch Topping, mix vanilla pudding mix with 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup flour to form a thick dough. In another bowl, repeat the process with strawberry Jello mix. Lightly combine both doughs and spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-11 minutes or until set. Let cool, then crumble into small pieces.
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting, combine cream cheese, remaining butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth.
- For the Cookies, mix strawberry cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil in a large bowl until thick dough forms. Place portions on a lined baking sheet using a 1/4 cup scoop.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes or until set. Let cool on a wire rack.
- Frost cookies with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with strawberry crunch crumbles. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Serve cold for the best flavor and texture. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, strawberry dessert, summer treat, shortcake, party dessert