Description
These Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, flavorful, and packed with delicious ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely ground
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This creates that perfect soft texture we all love in cookies.
- Add the Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. The dough will look silky and smooth—almost like strawberry frosting at this stage.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and finely ground freeze-dried strawberries. The powdered strawberries not only add that signature pink hue, but also infuse the dough with real berry flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low until just combined. The dough will be soft, colorful, and fragrant with strawberries.
- Fold in Chocolate: Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips or chunks. Press a few extra chocolate pieces into the tops of the dough balls before baking for that bakery-style look.
- Chill the Dough (Optional but Recommended): If you have time, chill the dough for 30 minutes. It helps the cookies bake up thicker and intensifies the flavor.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop 2-tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. They’ll continue to set as they cool, developing that perfect chewy center.
Notes
- Chilling the dough enhances flavor and texture.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven for optimal results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg