Description
Indulge in irresistible Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies that blend rich chocolate and fruity flavors for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (at room temperature)
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1 large Egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure)
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- ½ cup Dutch-Processed Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda (fresh)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Freeze Dried Strawberries
- 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips (for dough)
- 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips (for coating) (add coconut oil for smooth melting)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Begin by setting your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a stand mixer, beat the unsalted butter and light brown sugar for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the large egg and vanilla extract, beating until pale and creamy for another 2 minutes.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Mix in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just combined, about 30 seconds.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in the freeze-dried strawberries and chocolate chips, being careful not to overmix.
- Scoop Dough: Use a cookie scoop to portion out 3 tablespoons of dough on prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until puffy and firm around the edges, soft in the center.
- Cool Cookies: Let cool on baking sheets for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Melt Chocolate for Coating: Melt semisweet chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments.
- Dip Cookies: Dip the bottom of each cooled cookie in melted chocolate, scraping off excess before placing on parchment.
- Set Coating: Let cookies sit for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is completely set before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies