The Art of Strawberry Crumble Sandwich Cookie Perfection

Creaming Technique Mastery

Learning to properly cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy creates the foundation for tender, delicate cookies with perfect crumb structure and melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Crumble Topping Creation

Mastering the technique of working cold butter into dry ingredients creates the signature streusel-like topping that adds both visual appeal and delicious textural contrast.

Gentle Shaping Skills

Developing the ability to shape and flatten cookies evenly while adding delicate crumble topping teaches precision and care that results in uniform, professional-looking cookies.

Perfect Baking Timing

Understanding visual cues for doneness—set edges with soft centers—prevents overbaking and ensures cookies remain tender and buttery rather than dry or crisp.

Filling and Assembly

Learning to create smooth, pipeable cream cheese filling and assemble delicate sandwich cookies without breaking them or squishing filling develops your pastry skills and presentation finesse.

Secrets to Picture-Perfect Strawberry Sandwich Cookies

Strawberry Powder Success: Use a food processor or clean coffee grinder to pulverize freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder for the most intense strawberry flavor and beautiful pink color throughout the cookies and filling.

Temperature Matters: Ensure all butter and cream cheese are properly softened to room temperature for easy creaming and a smooth, lump-free filling that spreads beautifully between cookies.

Don't Overbake: Remove cookies when edges are just set but centers look slightly underdone; they'll continue cooking on the hot pan and result in perfectly tender, not dry, cookies.

Make-Ahead Option: Cookie dough can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated, or freeze for up to 3 months; bake directly from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to baking time.

Filling Variations: Substitute strawberry powder with raspberry, blueberry, or mixed berry freeze-dried fruit powder for different flavor profiles while maintaining the same beautiful technique.

Storage Strategy: Store unfilled cookies at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze for 3 months; fill cookies just before serving for the crispest texture, or refrigerate filled cookies in airtight containers for softer, more melded flavors.

Buttery Strawberry Crumble Sandwich Cookies with Sweet Cream Cheese Filling and Sugar Cookie Base

Name: Buttery Strawberry Crumble Sandwich Cookies with Sweet Cream Cheese Filling and Sugar Cookie Base
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 18 sandwich cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Cookie Dough:; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg yolk; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberries, finely ground into powder; For the Crumble Topping:; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed; 1 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberries, finely ground; For the Cream Cheese Filling:; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberries, finely ground into powder; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream, as needed for consistency; For Special Equipment:; Stand mixer or electric hand mixer; Food processor or spice grinder for strawberry powder; 2-inch round cookie cutter or glass; Parchment-lined baking sheets

The ultimate strawberry crumble sandwich cookies featuring buttery sugar cookies, sweet cream cheese filling, and freeze-dried strawberries. This delicate sandwich cookie combines the tender crumbly texture with the tangy sweet strawberry cream, creating an unforgettable bakery-style experience that elevates the classic sandwich cookie to extraordinary heights perfect for Valentine's Day, bridal showers, or any time you crave the perfect balance of buttery sweetness and fruity freshness.

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

12 Minutes

Total Time

32 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Cookie Dough:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg yolk

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberries, finely ground into powder

For the Crumble Topping:

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed

1 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberries, finely ground

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberries, finely ground into powder

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1-2 tablespoons heavy cream, as needed for consistency

For Special Equipment:

Stand mixer or electric hand mixer

Food processor or spice grinder for strawberry powder

2-inch round cookie cutter or glass

Parchment-lined baking sheets

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper, setting them aside for later use.

In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy with a pale appearance.

Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating on medium speed for 1 minute until fully incorporated and smooth.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons of finely ground freeze-dried strawberry powder until evenly distributed.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients on low speed, mixing just until a soft dough forms and no flour streaks remain, being careful not to overmix.

Prepare the crumble topping by combining flour, sugar, cold cubed butter, and ground strawberries in a small bowl, using your fingertips or a fork to work the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Scoop the cookie dough using a 1-tablespoon measure and roll into balls, placing them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Gently flatten each dough ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your palm to about 1/4-inch thickness, creating an even surface.

Sprinkle approximately 1/2 teaspoon of the crumble mixture on top of each flattened cookie, pressing very gently to adhere without completely flattening.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are just set and lightly golden, while the centers still appear slightly soft; avoid overbaking for the best tender texture.

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.

While cookies cool, prepare the filling by beating the softened cream cheese and butter together on medium-high speed for 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.

Add the powdered sugar, ground freeze-dried strawberries, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, beating on low speed initially then increasing to medium for 2 minutes.

Add heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time if needed to achieve a spreadable but thick consistency that holds its shape.

Turn half of the cooled cookies upside down so the flat bottoms face up, then pipe or spread about 1 tablespoon of filling onto each bottom cookie.

Gently press a second cookie on top of the filling, crumble side up, creating a sandwich with light pressure to avoid squishing the filling out the sides.

Dust the assembled sandwich cookies with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar if desired for an elegant finishing touch.

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, bringing to room temperature 15 minutes before serving for the best flavor and texture.

Buttery Strawberry Crumble Sandwich Cookies with Sweet Cream Cheese Filling and Sugar Cookie Base

JUE

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