Dive into the delightful world of homemade Creamy Strawberry Cookies, inspired by the popular Crumbl cookies series. This recipe captures the essence of fresh strawberries and combines it with the luxurious texture of cream cheese frosting, making each bite a perfect blend of natural sweetness and creamy goodness. Adapted to suit a more natural palette, these cookies forego artificial flavors and colors, ensuring a pure and delicious experience.
Why You'll Love This Cookie: These cookies are a treat for both the eyes and the palate, featuring a vibrant strawberry flavor that's enhanced by the creamy richness of the frosting. The balance of textures—from the soft cookie base to the crumbly strawberry topping—makes each cookie a multi-sensory delight. Perfect for strawberry lovers, these cookies offer a fresh twist on a classic treat, making them a new favorite in your baking repertoire.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for summer gatherings, picnic treats, or as a special dessert at tea parties, these Creamy Strawberry Cookies are sure to impress. Their appealing appearance and fresh flavor make them great for celebrations or as a thoughtful homemade gift.
Ingredients: For the cookies:
- 115g butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup dried or fresh strawberries, chopped
For the strawberry crumble:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 60g butter
- 1/2 cup dried strawberries, crushed
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 190g cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Preparation Steps:
- Cookie Dough:
- Cream together butter, both sugars, and salt until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing thoroughly.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until a dough forms. Fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Chill the dough for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
- Forming Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Form the dough into balls and slightly flatten them for uniform cooking. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until just set. Let cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Strawberry Crumble:
- Combine sugar, flour, and butter, mixing until it resembles coarse sand. Stir in crushed dried strawberries.
- Spread on a baking tray and bake at 175°C (350°F) for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Mix the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Assembly:
- Once cookies are cool, spread or pipe cream cheese frosting on each cookie.
- Sprinkle with baked strawberry crumble for texture and extra flavor.
Enjoy these Creamy Strawberry Cookies, a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of strawberries with the decadence of cream cheese frosting, all wrapped up in a delicious cookie that's sure to capture your heart and taste buds.
