Description
Delight in these Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies, blending the classic flavors of sweet strawberries and rich dark chocolate. Soft, buttery cookies infused with strawberry jam and crunchy freeze-dried strawberries are baked to perfection, then drizzled with smooth melted chocolate for a decadent finish. Perfect for berry lovers and chocolate enthusiasts alike!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp strawberry jam
- 2 tbsp freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- Pink food coloring (optional)
Topping
- 1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt evenly to distribute the leavening agents throughout the flour.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3 minutes. This step aerates the dough for tender cookies.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, strawberry jam, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and pink food coloring if using until fully combined, creating a pinkish, fruity dough.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the flour disappears to avoid overworking the dough and yielding a tender cookie.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop dough into 1½-tablespoon portions using a cookie scoop or spoon, roll each portion into a ball, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each ball to encourage even baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges set but the centers remain soft. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Melt Chocolate Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil or shortening by microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until smooth and glossy.
- Drizzle Chocolate Over Cookies: Once cookies are completely cooled, drizzle the melted chocolate over the tops using a spoon or fork. Let the chocolate set at room temperature before serving to enjoy the perfect chocolate strawberry combination.
Notes
- For extra strawberry flavor, freeze-dried strawberries provide a pleasant crunch and natural taste.
- Use dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips depending on desired chocolate intensity.
- Optional pink food coloring enhances the strawberry theme but can be omitted.
- Ensure cookies are fully cooled before adding chocolate to prevent melting and uneven coating.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate covered strawberry cookies, strawberry jam cookies, chocolate drizzle cookies, freeze-dried strawberries, strawberry chocolate cookies, homemade cookies, dessert
