Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and sweet strawberries with these Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies. These decadent treats are perfect for any occasion, from a simple indulgence to a special Valentine’s Day dessert.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
Additional:
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- Fresh strawberries, halved for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in chocolate chips and crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheets, make indentations, fill with strawberry jam, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool and Decorate: Allow cookies to cool, dip half in melted chocolate, and garnish with a strawberry half. Let chocolate set before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For a sweeter taste, use milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate. Add a white chocolate drizzle for extra decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
