Description
Learn how to make delicious Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies with this step-by-step recipe. Super easy to bake for best flavor!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, for drizzling (chips or chopped bar)
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Purée: In a small saucepan, combine chopped strawberries and optionally 1 tbsp granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until jam-like. Mash and cool completely.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in egg until just combined, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in Strawberry Purée & Chill: Gently fold in the cooled strawberry purée until just streaky. Cover and chill dough for at least 1 hour.
- Scoop and Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft. Cool on racks.
- Melt and Drizzle Chocolate: Once cookies are completely cool, melt chocolate. Drizzle over cookies and let set before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins