Strawberry Crunch Cookies Bites (Print)

White chocolate and freeze-dried strawberries make every bite delicious and crisp with a sweet berry flavor.

# Ingredients:

→ Dough

01 - 225 grams unsalted butter, softened
02 - 200 grams granulated sugar
03 - 110 grams brown sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
06 - 315 grams all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 0.5 teaspoon salt

→ Mix-ins and Coating

09 - 25 grams freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
10 - 175 grams white chocolate chips
11 - 1 cup strawberry crunch topping

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate chips.
07 - Portion dough into 4 cm balls and roll each piece in strawberry crunch topping.
08 - Arrange coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing 5 cm apart, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges turn golden.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For enhanced crunch, ensure the freeze-dried strawberries are fully crushed before incorporating.
02 - Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for optimal freshness.