Description
These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies are the ultimate Valentine’s Day dessert! Featuring a soft, fudgy chocolate cookie base packed with freeze-dried strawberries and semisweet chocolate chips, each cookie is dipped in melted chocolate for a rich, indulgent finish. Perfect for gifting or sharing, these chocolate strawberry cookies are a decadent treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- For the chocolate coating:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
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Stir in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
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Fold in freeze-dried strawberries and semisweet chocolate chips.
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Scoop 3 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
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Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 15 minutes.
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Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
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Dip bottoms of cooled cookies into melted chocolate and place on parchment. Optionally, drizzle remaining chocolate on top.
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Allow chocolate to set for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Dutch-processed cocoa offers a deeper chocolate flavor.
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Freeze-dried strawberries add the best texture and bold flavor.
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Chill dough for thicker cookies.
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Dark chocolate can be used to reduce sweetness.
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Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
