Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
1 cup white chocolate chips
For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
10 vanilla sandwich cookies (Golden Oreos), crushed
½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
3 tbsp melted butter
For the Cream Filling:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
3 tbsp heavy cream
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Make the Cookie Dough:
Cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.Combine Dry Ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add dry mixture to wet ingredients until dough forms. Fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate chips.Chill & Shape:
Chill the dough for 30 minutes. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking tray. Slightly flatten each ball.Bake:
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft. Let cool completely.Make the Cream Filling:
Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Whip until smooth and fluffy.Assemble:
Spread or pipe cream filling between two cookies. Roll the edges in strawberry crunch topping until coated.Serve & Enjoy:
Enjoy chilled or at room temperature. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
You can substitute freeze-dried strawberries with freeze-dried raspberries for a tangier flavor.
To make the cookies even more vibrant, add a few drops of natural pink food coloring to the dough.
The filling can also be flavored with a little strawberry extract for extra berry sweetness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Greek-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg