Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of chocolate and strawberries with these scrumptious Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies. These cookies are perfect for any occasion and will surely satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract (optional for extra flavor)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Topping:
- 12–14 fresh strawberries, halved or sliced
- 8 ounces melting chocolate or chocolate chips for coating
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla, and optional strawberry extract, and mix well.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture to form a dough. Fold in the strawberries and chocolate chips.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 10–12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Coat with Chocolate: Melt chocolate, dip each cookie, place on wax paper to set.
- Add Toppings: Top each cookie with a strawberry slice and drizzle with more chocolate if desired. Refrigerate briefly to set.
Notes
- Best enjoyed the same day if using fresh strawberries.
- To store longer, omit fresh fruit topping and keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
