Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies Perfect For Your Sweetheart
Rich chocolate strawberry cookies inspired by chocolate-covered strawberries. Soft cocoa cookies are studded with freeze-dried strawberries, then dipped in semi-sweet chocolate and finished with white chocolate drizzle for a festive Valentine’s treat.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2¼ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free baking blend)
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
Decoration:
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
4 oz white chocolate, chopped
¼ cup freeze-dried strawberry powder
Fresh strawberries (optional garnish)
Instructions
1. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
2. Cream butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries and chill dough for 15 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
7. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls, place 2 inches apart, and flatten slightly.
8. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
9. Cool cookies completely on a wire rack.
10. Melt semi-sweet chocolate and dip half of each cookie.
11. Drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with strawberry powder before setting.
Notes
Freeze-dried strawberries add flavor without excess moisture.
Chilling the dough prevents excessive spreading.
Cookies keep well for up to 4 days in an airtight container.