Name: Delicious Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar; 1/4 cup (50g) light brown sugar, packed; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract; 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (approx. 15g) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed; For the Chocolate Coating:; 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips or chopped baking bar (semi-sweet or dark); 1 teaspoon coconut oil (or neutral oil); Sprinkles, optional

Description

These irresistibly soft and chewy cookies are packed with intense strawberry flavor from freeze-dried strawberries and finished with a dreamy, rich chocolate coating. The perfect blend of fruity and decadent, they’re surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit!

Ingredients

1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (50g) light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (approx. 15g) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
For the Chocolate Coating:
1 cup (170g) chocolate chips or chopped baking bar (semi-sweet or dark)
1 teaspoon coconut oil (or neutral oil)
Sprinkles, optional

Instructions

1. Cream Butter & Sugars: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until smooth.
2. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and strawberry extract until fully incorporated.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4. Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
5. Chill Dough: Cover and chill dough for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
6. Bake Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough into 1.5-ounce balls, place on parchment-lined baking sheets, and bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
7. Cool Completely: Let cookies cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
9. Dip & Decorate: Dip half of each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate. Add sprinkles immediately if desired.
10. Set: Place dipped cookies on parchment paper and let chocolate set at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins