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Strawberry Crunch Shortcake Cookies

Strawberry Crunch Shortcake Cookies

Delicious Strawberry Crunch Shortcake Cookies with a creamy frosting and a sweet strawberry crunch topping.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • hand mixer
  • ice cream scoop

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Crunch Topping

  • 3 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 oz strawberry jello mix
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temp divided
  • ½ cup all purpose flour divided

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberry Cookie

  • 1 box strawberry cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 2 large eggs
  • cup vegetable oil

Instructions
 

Make the Strawberry Crunch Topping

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • To one bowl, add the instant vanilla pudding and to another bowl, add the strawberry jello. Then to each bowl, add ¼ cup of butter and ¼ cup of all purpose flour. Mix each one until a thick paste/dough forms.
  • Combine the two doughs just a bit so they're swirled into each other but don't mix too much.
  • Spread flat on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and pop in the oven to bake for 8 to 11 minutes.
  • Take out of the oven and allow it to cool down to room temp. For faster chilling, transfer to freezer for 30 minutes.
  • Then crumble it up with your hands really well until it looks like strawberry crunch crumble. Set aside.

Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • To a mixing bowl, add cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
  • Use a hand mixer or the paddle attachment of a stand mixer and beat for about 2 minutes until it's smooth and fluffy. Set aside.

Bake the Cookies and Assemble

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • To a large mixing bowl, add the strawberry cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Combine with a rubber spatula until a dough forms.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out the dough using an ice cream scoop, about ¼ cup portions. Make sure they are spaced apart as they do spread.
  • Bake for 10 to 11 minutes. Allow to cool down completely.
  • Once the cookies are at room temperature, frost the top with the cream cheese frosting and add the strawberry crumble on top.
  • Pop in the fridge to chill for an hour and then enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, cookies, Cream Cheese Frosting, dessert, Strawberry Crunch Shortcake Cookies, Sweet Treats
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