Description
These soft, chewy cookies are bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and coated in a decadent layer of rich chocolate. A truly irresistible treat that brings together classic dessert favorites in one bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced and patted dry
- Optional: 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 8 oz high-quality chocolate for melting (dark, semi-sweet, or milk)
Instructions
- Prep Strawberries: Wash, hull, pat dry, and finely dice strawberries (1/4 to 1/2 inch). Set aside.
- Cream Butter & Sugars: In a large bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract, until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in diced fresh strawberries (and crushed freeze-dried if using) until evenly distributed.
- Scoop & Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop 1.5-2 tablespoon portions of dough onto sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt Chocolate: Once cookies are fully cool, melt dipping chocolate using a double boiler or carefully in the microwave (30-second intervals, stirring).
- Dip & Decorate: Dip cooled cookies halfway (or fully) into melted chocolate. Allow excess to drip off. Place on parchment paper. Sprinkle with additional crushed freeze-dried strawberries or drizzle with contrasting chocolate while wet, if desired.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate cookies for 15-20 minutes, or until the chocolate coating is completely set and firm.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins