Description
Sweet strawberry cream cheese crumble cookies blend California berries with creamy richness, creating a delightful dessert that melts in your mouth. Crumbly streusel and tangy cheese elevate these cookies, promising pure bliss with each delectable 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
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crumble Topping:
- 10 golden sandwich cookies (e.g., Golden Oreos), crushed
- 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cream Cheese Drizzle:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for the upcoming cookie creation.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip the softened cream cheese and butter until they transform into a luxurious, smooth blend.
- Introduce the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring until the ingredients harmonize into a silky consistency.
- Gradually fold in the strawberry cake mix, carefully working it into the dough until a thick, cohesive texture emerges.
- Utilize a cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring each cookie is spaced approximately 2 inches apart to allow for gentle spreading.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for set edges while allowing the centers to remain slightly underbaked for ultimate softness.
- Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Craft the crumble topping by combining crushed golden sandwich cookies, pulverized freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter in a small bowl, mixing until a delicate, crumbly texture forms.
- Prepare the cream cheese drizzle by whisking softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth, adjusting the milk quantity to achieve the perfect drizzling consistency.
- Once the cookies have cooled completely, generously drape the cream cheese drizzle across each cookie’s surface.
- Sprinkle the prepared crumble mixture abundantly over the drizzled cookies, creating a textural masterpiece.
- Allow the cookies to rest briefly, permitting the drizzle to set and the flavors to meld, then indulge in these delectable treats with a refreshing glass of milk.
Notes
- Always ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Use gel food coloring if you want a more vibrant pink strawberry color without altering dough consistency.
- Freeze-dried strawberries provide intense flavor without adding extra moisture to the crumble topping.
- For gluten-free version, substitute strawberry cake mix with gluten-free cake mix and use gluten-free sandwich cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- Prevent over-baking by removing cookies when edges are set but centers look slightly underdone; they’ll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet.
- Customize crumble topping by replacing golden sandwich cookies with graham crackers or shortbread for different flavor profiles.
- Create dairy-free alternative by using vegan cream cheese and plant-based butter substitutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg