Description

Strawberry Crunch Cookies combine the sweet and tangy flavors of strawberry jam with the delightful crunch of strawberry-flavored cereal and creamy white chocolate chips. These cookies are soft yet crisp on the edges, making them a perfect treat for anyone craving a fruity and crunchy dessert.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup strawberry jam

Dry Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Add-ins

1 cup crushed strawberry-flavored cereal (e.g., Special K Strawberry)
1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well blended.
Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, ensuring the batter is smooth and homogenized.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt throughout the flour.
Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can lead to tough cookies.
Fold in Strawberry Jam and Crunch: Fold in the strawberry jam, crushed strawberry-flavored cereal, and white chocolate chips carefully, maintaining the texture of the mix-ins without breaking them down.
Scoop Dough: Using a tablespoon, drop rounded portions of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookie edges start to turn a light golden brown, indicating they are done.
Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving to avoid breakage and improve texture.

Notes

For best results, ensure the butter is softened but not melted before creaming with sugars.
If you can’t find strawberry-flavored cereal, you can substitute with regular rice cereal and add a teaspoon of strawberry flavoring or freeze-dried strawberry powder.
Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent cookies from sticking and promote even baking.
White chocolate chips add a creamy sweetness that complements the tartness of the strawberry jam well; you can swap with regular chocolate chips if preferred.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Cookies
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg

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