{"id":32533,"date":"2025-09-12T16:41:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T09:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=32533"},"modified":"2025-09-12T16:41:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T09:41:14","slug":"strawberry-crunch-shortcake-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/strawberry-crunch-shortcake-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Strawberry Crunch Shortcake Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/strawberry-crunch-shortcake-cookies\/2\/\"><strong>JUMP TO RECIPE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Strawberry-Crunch-Shortcake-Cookies.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Strawberry-Crunch-Shortcake-Cookies.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Strawberry-Crunch-Shortcake-Cookies-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Strawberry-Crunch-Shortcake-Cookies-864x1536.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Introducing Strawberry Shortcake Cookies! They&#8217;re like those classic good humor strawberry crunch ice cream bars, but in cookie form! Imagine your favorite ice cream treat transformed into a soft, moist cookie, topped with luscious cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with the irresistible strawberry crunch we all adore. If you&#8217;re a fan of strawberries, these cookies are an absolute must-try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 32535-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Strawberry Crunch Shortcake Cookies<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<h4>**Strawberry Crunch Topping:**<\/h4><ul><li>1 box (3 oz instant vanilla pudding mix)<\/li><li>1 box (3 oz strawberry jello mix)<\/li><li>1\/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature (divided))<\/li><li>1\/2 cup all-purpose flour (divided)<\/li><\/ul><h4>**Cream Cheese Frosting:**<\/h4><ul><li>8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)<\/li><li>1\/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)<\/li><li>3 cups powdered sugar<\/li><li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li><\/ul><h4>**Strawberry Cookie:**<\/h4><ul><li>1 box (15.25 oz strawberry cake mix)<\/li><li>2 large eggs<\/li><li>1\/3 cup vegetable oil<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<h4>**Make the Strawberry Crunch Topping:**<\/h4><ol><li>Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F.<\/li><li>In one bowl, mix the instant vanilla pudding mix with 1\/4 cup butter and 1\/4 cup flour until a thick dough forms.<\/li><li>In another bowl, repeat the process with the strawberry jello mix.<\/li><li>Combine the two doughs slightly, leaving a marbled effect.<\/li><li>Spread the mixture flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8 to 11 minutes.<\/li><li>Once baked, let it cool to room temperature or chill in the freezer for faster cooling.<\/li><li>Crumble the cooled mixture into strawberry crunch crumbles. Set aside.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:**<\/h4><ol><li>In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.<\/li><li>Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Set aside.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**Bake the Cookies and Assemble:**<\/h4><ol><li>Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F.<\/li><li>In a large mixing bowl, mix the strawberry cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil until a dough forms.<\/li><li>Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop out the dough into 1\/4 cup portions, spaced apart.<\/li><li>Bake for 10 to 11 minutes, then cool completely.<\/li><li>Once cooled, frost the cookies with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle strawberry crunch crumbles on top.<\/li><li>Chill the cookies in the fridge for an hour before serving.<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t<ul>\n<li>For a less sweet cookie, apply a thin layer of frosting instead of a thick one.<\/li>\n<li>Store leftover cookies in the fridge for freshness!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Dessert<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 32535-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Strawberry Crunch Shortcake Cookies<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<h4>**Strawberry Crunch Topping:**<\/h4><ul><li>1 box (3 oz instant vanilla pudding mix)<\/li><li>1 box (3 oz strawberry jello mix)<\/li><li>1\/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature (divided))<\/li><li>1\/2 cup all-purpose flour (divided)<\/li><\/ul><h4>**Cream Cheese Frosting:**<\/h4><ul><li>8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)<\/li><li>1\/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)<\/li><li>3 cups powdered sugar<\/li><li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li><\/ul><h4>**Strawberry Cookie:**<\/h4><ul><li>1 box (15.25 oz strawberry cake mix)<\/li><li>2 large eggs<\/li><li>1\/3 cup vegetable oil<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<h4>**Make the Strawberry Crunch Topping:**<\/h4><ol><li>Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F.<\/li><li>In one bowl, mix the instant vanilla pudding mix with 1\/4 cup butter and 1\/4 cup flour until a thick dough forms.<\/li><li>In another bowl, repeat the process with the strawberry jello mix.<\/li><li>Combine the two doughs slightly, leaving a marbled effect.<\/li><li>Spread the mixture flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8 to 11 minutes.<\/li><li>Once baked, let it cool to room temperature or chill in the freezer for faster cooling.<\/li><li>Crumble the cooled mixture into strawberry crunch crumbles. Set aside.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:**<\/h4><ol><li>In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.<\/li><li>Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Set aside.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**Bake the Cookies and Assemble:**<\/h4><ol><li>Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F.<\/li><li>In a large mixing bowl, mix the strawberry cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil until a dough forms.<\/li><li>Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop out the dough into 1\/4 cup portions, spaced apart.<\/li><li>Bake for 10 to 11 minutes, then cool completely.<\/li><li>Once cooled, frost the cookies with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle strawberry crunch crumbles on top.<\/li><li>Chill the cookies in the fridge for an hour before serving.<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t<ul>\n<li>For a less sweet cookie, apply a thin layer of frosting instead of a thick one.<\/li>\n<li>Store leftover cookies in the fridge for freshness!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Dessert<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introducing Strawberry Shortcake Cookies! They&#8217;re like those classic good humor strawberry crunch ice cream bars, but in cookie form! Imagine your favorite ice cream treat transformed into a soft, moist cookie, topped with luscious cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with the irresistible strawberry crunch we all adore. 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