Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies
These Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies are a delightful treat featuring soft chocolate cookies, real strawberry pieces, and a luscious chocolate drizzle, perfect for sharing.
Equipment
- medium bowl
- whisk
- large bowl
- electric mixer
- plastic wrap
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- wire rack
- microwave-safe bowl
- spoon (optional)
- piping bag (optional)
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk), for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon shortening or coconut oil, for chocolate drizzle
Instructions
Cookie Preparation
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low speed until just combined without overmixing.
- Gently fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries until evenly distributed.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and deepen flavors.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper while the dough chills.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart, and bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
- Cool cookies on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chocolate Drizzle
- Melt chocolate chips and shortening/coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the completely cooled cookies with a spoon or piping bag.
- Let the chocolate set at room temperature or in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing the cookies from spreading too much and enhancing their flavor. For an extra festive touch, sprinkle a few extra freeze-dried strawberry pieces on top of the melted chocolate drizzle before it sets.