Description
Indulgent strawberry cookies with white chocolate chunks blend sweet berries and rich chocolate into a delightful summer treat. Crisp edges and chewy centers promise a mouthwatering experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Cookies Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chunks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp strawberry extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for even cookie placement and easy removal.
- Finely dice fresh strawberries and gently pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, preventing soggy cookies.
- Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, mixing until completely integrated and uniform in texture.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Add strawberry extract for enhanced fruity flavor, then gently fold in diced strawberries and white chocolate chunks.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges turn golden brown and centers appear slightly soft but set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to complete cooling and set their structure.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional white chocolate chunks on top of warm cookies for extra decadence.
Notes
- Pat strawberries extremely dry to prevent excess moisture from ruining cookie texture and prevent potential sogginess.
- Replace fresh strawberries with freeze-dried strawberry powder for more intense flavor and consistent crumbling during mixing.
- Consider using gluten-free flour blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals, ensuring same tender cookie consistency.
- Swap white chocolate chunks with dairy-free chocolate alternative for vegan-friendly version while maintaining rich, sweet profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg