Description
Sweet chocolate covered strawberry cookies merge classic dessert charm with irresistible cookie magic. Luscious berries and rich chocolate create a delightful treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (170 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, finely chopped
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) all-purpose flour (for strawberries)
Instructions
- Prep the oven to 350°F and arrange parchment paper on baking trays for optimal cookie placement.
- Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, whisking flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter with white and brown sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until thoroughly integrated.
- Gradually introduce cocoa powder, mixing carefully to prevent clumping and ensure a rich chocolate flavor throughout the dough.
- Gently coat fresh strawberries in a light dusting of flour to prevent sinking and maintain even distribution within the cookie batter.
- Fold strawberry pieces and chocolate chips into the chocolate dough, ensuring even dispersion of ingredients.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving adequate space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, watching for slightly set edges while maintaining a soft center.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to complete the cooling process.
Notes
- Carefully coat strawberries in flour to prevent sinking and maintain even distribution throughout the cookie dough.
- Choose fresh, firm strawberries at peak ripeness for the most intense and vibrant fruit flavor in each bite.
- Consider using dairy-free butter and vegan chocolate chips to transform this recipe into a delightful plant-based treat that everyone can enjoy.
- For extra decadence, drizzle melted white or dark chocolate over cooled cookies to enhance their visual appeal and add another layer of rich chocolate taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg