These strawberry crumble cookies are sugar cookies filled with fresh strawberries and topped with a sugary crumb topping. They're the cookie version of a strawberry shortcake!
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Place the butter and sugars in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and mix again.
Slowly mix in baking powder, soda, salt and flour, being careful not to over mix. I usually stop when I still have some flour remnants around the bowl.
Finely dice strawberries and mix with ½ teaspoon of flour. Fold into the cookie dough. It will get a bit wet/sticky from the strawberry juices.
Scoop the dough into 3 tablespoon size balls and place 6 cookies on cookie sheet.
Mix together flour, both sugars and salt in a small bowl. Add melted butter and mix together with a fork or your fingers until it all comes together. Take a handful of the crumb topping and press it onto the top and sides of the cookie dough. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
Chill the dough for 10-15 minutes to help firm it up before baking.
Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden brown and middles look cooked. Run a spoon or spatula around the freshly baked cookies to help shape a perfect circle. Allow to cool completely before eating.
Notes
You can sprinkle the cookies with powdered sugar instead or make a simple glaze with powdered sugar and milk if you prefer.I have given both cups and grams as measurements. Grams will be more precise, especially when measuring flour. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, no problem! Just lightly spoon flour into your measuring cup to insure its not packed in there. Light and fluffy is the key.