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Delicious Chocolate Strawberry Cookies with strawberries and chocolate chips
Callie Brooks

Chocolate Strawberry Cookies

These indulgent Chocolate Strawberry Cookies blend rich chocolate flavor with tangy freeze-dried strawberries for a delightful dessert experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Baked Goods, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Ingredients
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar can substitute coconut sugar for a deeper caramel note
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour substitute 1:1 gluten-free flour blend if needed
  • cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder for a smooth, dark chocolate flavor
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, gently crushed do not replace with fresh — they’ll add moisture and change texture
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided reserve some for melting
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil helps the chocolate finish shine; use neutral oil if you dislike coconut

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle (or in a bowl with a handheld mixer), beat the room-temperature butter and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla. Beat until the mixture is pale and airy, about 2 minutes. Scrape the bowl once.
  4. Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low speed until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries and 1 cup of the semisweet chocolate chips with a spatula.
  6. Use a cookie scoop to portion dough into balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10–12 minutes, rotating the pans halfway, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft and gooey.
  2. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 15 minutes to finish setting while still soft.
  3. Place the remaining chocolate chips and the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until the chocolate is melted and glossy.
  4. Dip the bottoms of each cookie into the melted chocolate, set them back on the parchment, and drizzle any remaining chocolate over the tops for decoration.
  5. Let the cookies sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes until the chocolate fully sets before stacking or packing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Freeze-dried strawberries keep their concentrated flavor and crunch in the dough; if you only have dried strawberries, expect chewier pockets. For a dairy-free version, use vegan butter and dairy-free chips.

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