Description
Irresistible strawberry cream cheese crumble cookies bring sweet summer memories to life with their luscious blend of tangy cream cheese and fruity strawberry notes. Crumbly, buttery edges and rich filling make these cookies a delightful treat you’ll want to savor with every single bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) strawberry cake mix
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cookie Topping Ingredients:
- 10 golden sandwich cookies (e.g., Golden Oreos), crushed
- 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Cream Cheese Drizzle Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a velvety cookie dough by whipping softened cream cheese and butter into a smooth consistency. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, blending until uniform. Gradually fold in the strawberry cake mix, kneading until a cohesive dough emerges.
- Employ a cookie scoop to create uniform portions, positioning them with ample spacing on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Slide the tray into a preheated 350F (175C) oven, allowing the cookies to bake for 10-12 minutes. The edges should appear set while the centers remain slightly tender.
- Transfer the freshly baked cookies to a wire rack, permitting them to cool completely. During the cooling phase, prepare the crumble topping by pulverizing golden sandwich cookies and freeze-dried strawberries, then binding them with melted butter.
- Whip up a luscious cream cheese drizzle by whisking together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Adjust the milk quantity to achieve a silky, pourable consistency.
- Once the cookies have reached room temperature, lavish them with the cream cheese drizzle, allowing it to cascade artfully across the surface. Generously dust the crumble mixture over the drizzled cookies, creating a textural masterpiece.
- Allow the decorated cookies to rest briefly, enabling the drizzle to set and the flavors to meld. Serve these decadent treats alongside a chilled glass of milk, or savor them as an exquisite standalone indulgence.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese and butter at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes, ensuring even baking and professional-looking results.
- Opt for freeze-dried strawberries to maintain crisp crumble texture and intense strawberry flavor without adding extra moisture.
- Adjust cream cheese drizzle consistency by adding milk gradually, preventing runny or too thick topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg