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Strawberry Crunch Shortcake Cookies

Strawberry Crunch Shortcake Cookies

Delicious strawberry crunch shortcake cookies with cream cheese frosting and strawberry crunch topping.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • parchment paper
  • 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
 

Strawberry Crunch Topping

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In one bowl, add the instant vanilla pudding. In another bowl, add the strawberry jello. To each bowl, add ¼ cup of butter and ¼ cup of all purpose flour. Mix until a thick paste forms.
  • Combine the two doughs slightly so they're swirled but not mixed too much.
  • Spread flat on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 8 to 11 minutes.
  • Let cool to room temp or transfer to the freezer for 30 minutes for faster chilling.
  • Crumble it up with your hands until it looks like strawberry crunch crumble. Set aside.

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
  • Beat for about 2 minutes until smooth and fluffy. Set aside.

Bake the Cookies and Assemble

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

Notes

If you prefer less sweetness, spread a thin layer of frosting instead of piping a thick layer. Store leftovers in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, comfort food, cookies, dessert, Shortcake, strawberry
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