Description
These Strawberry Crunch Stuffed Cookies combine a soft, buttery cookie dough filled with a creamy strawberry-flavored cream cheese filling and coated in a crunchy mixture of crushed Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries. Perfectly baked to golden edges and a tender center, these cookies offer a delightful texture and a burst of strawberry flavor with every bite.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Strawberry Crunch Filling
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed
Strawberry Crunch Coating
- 1 cup Golden Oreos, finely crushed
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Crunch Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gently fold in the finely crushed freeze-dried strawberries. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Strawberry Crunch Coating: In a medium bowl, combine the finely crushed Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries. Drizzle the melted butter over the Oreo and strawberry mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Assemble and Bake the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the cookie dough and strawberry crunch filling from the refrigerator.
- Scoop and Flatten the Dough: Using a large cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons), scoop out a portion of cookie dough. Flatten it slightly in your hand.
- Add the Filling: Take about 1 tablespoon of the chilled strawberry crunch filling and place it in the center of the flattened cookie dough.
- Seal the Cookie: Gently wrap the cookie dough around the filling, making sure to completely seal it.
- Coat the Cookie: Roll the stuffed cookie dough ball in the strawberry crunch coating, pressing gently to ensure the coating adheres.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling both the dough and filling is crucial to prevent the filling from melting during baking.
- Freeze-dried strawberries provide intense flavor without adding moisture, ensuring the filling stays creamy.
- You can substitute Golden Oreos with regular Oreos for a different flavor twist.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For easier handling, use a cookie scoop to maintain consistent cookie sizes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
