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Platter of Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies

Classic Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies

These delightful chocolate-covered strawberry cookies are perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion. A rich chocolate cookie base studded with freeze-dried strawberries and drizzled with melted chocolate creates a treat that is both festive and delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries roughly crushed
Drizzle
  • 4 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate melted (for drizzling)

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, scraping the bowl as needed.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined; gently fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries, being careful not to overmix.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart, then bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
  2. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, then drizzle generously with melted chocolate once cooled.

Notes

For best results, ensure your butter is truly softened to achieve a light and fluffy texture, and do not overmix the dough as this can lead to tough cookies.