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Close-up of Strawberry Crumble Cookies with a golden crumble topping and pinkish hue

Strawberry Crumble Cookies

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cookies:
  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • For the Crumble Topping:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • For the Filling:
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • For the Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Red food coloring optional

Instructions
 

  • Make the Cookies:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Make the Crumble Topping:
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  • Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Sprinkle crumble topping evenly over the cookies.
  • Bake the Cookies:
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Prepare the Filling:
  • In a small bowl, toss sliced strawberries with 1 tablespoon of sugar.
  • Make the Glaze:
  • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Add a few drops of red food coloring to the glaze, if desired.
  • Assemble the Cookies:
  • Once the cookies are completely cool, top each cookie with a spoonful of the strawberry filling.
  • Drizzle with the glaze.