Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies Recipe
Delight in these Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies featuring a soft, tender crumb with a burst of strawberry flavor, topped with a luscious drizzle of smooth dark chocolate. Perfect for a sweet treat or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients & Mix-ins
- 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)
Topping
- 1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening
Instructions
- Step 1 Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 2 Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Step 3 Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Step 4 Beat in egg, vanilla, strawberry jam, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and food coloring if using.
- Step 5 Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined.
- Step 6 Scoop dough into 1½-tablespoon portions, roll into balls, and place 2 inches apart. Gently flatten.
- Step 7 Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool completely.
- Step 8 Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Step 9 Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies and allow to set before serving.
Notes
- Cool completely before drizzling chocolate to ensure it sets properly.
- Pink food coloring is optional for a fun, festive look.