Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies
Soft, bakery-style strawberry cookies drizzled with rich chocolate, inspired by classic chocolate-covered strawberries. Perfect Valentine’s Day treats with bright berry flavor and elegant presentation.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- hand mixer or stand mixer
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 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)
- 1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in egg, vanilla, strawberry jam, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and food coloring if using.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined.
- Scoop dough into 1½-tablespoon portions, roll into balls, and place 2 inches apart. Gently flatten.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool completely.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies and allow to set before serving.
Notes
Be sure cookies are completely cool before adding the chocolate drizzle to prevent melting. Freeze-dried strawberries provide the best concentrated strawberry flavor without excess moisture.