If you love the nostalgic taste of strawberry shortcake ice cream bars, you’re in for a treat! These Strawberry Crunch Cookies combine soft, buttery cookie bases with a crunchy strawberry-vanilla topping, creating the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Whether you’re making them for a party, a bake sale, or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, these cookies are sure to be a hit!

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Why You’ll Love These Strawberry Crunch Cookies

🍓 Bursting with Strawberry Flavor – Thanks to strawberry gelatin (or freeze-dried strawberry powder), these cookies have a rich strawberry taste.

🍪 Soft Yet Crunchy – The cookies are soft and chewy, but the topping adds a delightful crunch.

🎂 Dessert-Inspired – Inspired by the classic strawberry crunch ice cream bars, these cookies bring that same delicious flavor to a handheld treat.

✨ Simple to Make – No fancy ingredients, just pantry staples and a few extra touches.

What Do Strawberry Crunch Cookies Taste Like?

Imagine a sugar cookie with a rich strawberry-vanilla flavor, topped with a buttery, crunchy crumble that reminds you of those classic ice cream bars. The white chocolate drizzle adds a creamy sweetness, making each bite pure bliss!

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Cookies:

✔️ 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
✔️ ¼ tsp baking powder
✔️ ¼ tsp baking soda
✔️ ⅛ tsp salt
✔️ ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
✔️ ¾ cup granulated sugar
✔️ 1 large egg
✔️ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✔️ ¼ cup strawberry gelatin powder (or freeze-dried strawberry powder)

For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:

✔️ ½ cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies
✔️ ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
✔️ 2 tbsp melted butter
✔️ ¼ cup white chocolate chips, melted (for drizzle)