Description
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies are a sweet and irresistible combination of two classic treats: chocolate-covered strawberries and delicious cookies. These cookies are infused with the rich flavor of chocolate and the vibrant taste of fresh strawberries, creating a perfect harmony of flavors in every bite. The cookies are soft and chewy, with a rich chocolate base, topped with a juicy, fresh strawberry and a drizzle of melted chocolate for that extra indulgence. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these cookies will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
To make these Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 2 oz dark or semisweet chocolate (for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for melting chocolate)
- Additional whole strawberries for topping
Instructions
Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Strawberries: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and finely chopped strawberries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Shape and Bake the Cookies:
- Form the Dough: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough into 18 equal-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Add the Chocolate Drizzle:
- Melt the Chocolate: While the cookies are cooling, melt the dark or semisweet chocolate by placing it in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave, stirring in 30-second intervals. Stir in the vegetable oil to smooth out the chocolate.
- Drizzle the Chocolate: Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of each cookie in a zig-zag or swirl pattern.
- Top with Strawberry: Place a whole strawberry on top of each cookie to complete the “chocolate-covered strawberry” look. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: lunch
Nutrition
- Calories: 150-180 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 2g