Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies
These delightful cookies combine the romance of strawberries and chocolate, perfect for sharing on Valentine's Day.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips Use dark or white chocolate for variation.
- 1 cup strawberries, chopped Fresh strawberries preferred, but frozen can be used if thawed.
- to taste Sprinkles (optional) For decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing well.
Baking
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped strawberries gently.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto greased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Optionally, drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with sprinkles.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies. To store, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to a month.