Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies
Delightful cookies combining the flavors of chocolate and strawberries, perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup strawberry jam (seedless preferred)
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed to powder)
- 1 drop pink food coloring (optional)
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or shortening)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the strawberry jam and crushed freeze-dried strawberries. If using, add the pink food coloring.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Chocolate Coating
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in short bursts, stirring frequently until smooth.
- Dip each cookie halfway into the melted chocolate and place them back on the wire rack. Let the chocolate set.
Notes
Serve these cookies slightly warm or at room temperature. For extra strawberry flavor, consider adding more freeze-dried strawberries. You can substitute the chocolate with white chocolate for a different taste. Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies.