Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cookies Recipe
Delight in these delicious Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cookies that combine rich cocoa and succulent fresh strawberries in a soft, chewy cookie base, topped with a luscious dark chocolate drizzle. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings with a fruity twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Cookies
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
For the Chocolate Drizzle
- ½ cup dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure even baking and prevent sticking. Wash and dry fresh strawberries thoroughly, then chop them into small pieces to add a fresh fruity touch to the cookies.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy to incorporate air. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute dry ingredients. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to maintain tenderness. Gently fold in dark chocolate chips and chopped strawberries.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, place dollops of dough spaced 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Expect the dough to be slightly sticky from the strawberries. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft, as residual heat will continue cooking the cookies on the baking sheet after removal.
- Add the Chocolate Drizzle: While cookies cool, melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring between intervals until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag. Allow the chocolate to set for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are dry before folding into the dough to avoid making the dough too wet.
- Do not overmix cookie dough to keep cookies tender and soft.
- Bake just until edges are set to avoid overbaking and retain chewy centers.
- Use good quality dark chocolate for both chips and drizzle for best flavor.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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