Indulge in a nostalgic treat with these Strawberry Crunch Shortcake Cookies, inspired by the classic ice cream bar. These soft and chewy cookies are filled with a creamy cream cheese frosting and topped with a homemade strawberry crunch.
Ingredients:
For the strawberry crunch:
- 3 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 ounces strawberry Jell-O mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cookies:
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box strawberry cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Instructions:
- Make the strawberry crunch:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In separate bowls, combine the vanilla pudding mix with 1/4 cup butter and flour, and the strawberry Jell-O mix with another 1/4 cup butter and flour.
- Combine the two doughs slightly, but don’t mix too much.
- Spread the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-11 minutes.
- Let cool completely, then crumble with your hands.
- Make the cream cheese frosting:
- Beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
- Bake the cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil.
- Drop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-11 minutes.
- Let cool completely.
- Assemble the cookies:
- Frost cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting.
- Top with strawberry crunch.
- Chill for 1 hour before serving.
Yields: 12 cookies | Prep time: 1 hour | Cook time: 30 minutes | Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Tips:
- For a less sweet cookie, spread a thin layer of frosting instead of piping.
- Store leftover cookies in the refrigerator.
Savor the delightful flavors of childhood with these Strawberry Crunch Shortcake Cookies. The perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and crunchy textures will satisfy your cravings
The combination of the soft, chewy cookies, creamy frosting, and crunchy strawberry topping is just perfect. It’s like a mini ice cream sundae in cookie form!
I made these for a birthday party, and everyone loved them! They’re a great dessert option for both kids and adults. The strawberry crunch is the perfect finishing touch.
I was a bit skeptical about making these from scratch, but they turned out amazing! The recipe is easy to follow, and the results are worth it. A great dessert for any occasion.