Description

Delight in these soft and chewy Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cookies, featuring a rich cocoa-infused dough studded with fresh strawberry pieces and dark chocolate chips, finished with a luscious dark chocolate drizzle. Perfectly balanced with the fruity freshness of strawberries and deep chocolate flavor, these cookies make a delicious treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup dark chocolate chips
½ cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped

For the Chocolate Drizzle

½ cup dark chocolate, melted

Instructions

Prep the Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure even baking and prevent sticking. Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly, then chop them into small pieces while retaining visible chunks for a fresh burst in every bite.
Make the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, incorporating air for soft, chewy cookies. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully blended. In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the dry ingredients. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated to keep the cookies tender. Fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped strawberries gently, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart. The dough will be slightly sticky due to the strawberries, which is normal. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set but centers appear slightly soft, allowing them to remain chewy as they continue baking on the sheet after removal.
Add the Chocolate Drizzle: While cookies cool on the baking sheet, melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring well between each, until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cookies with a spoon or piping bag. Let the chocolate set for 10-15 minutes before serving to complete the decadent finish.

Notes

For best results, use fresh strawberries and chop them just before mixing to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
Do not overmix the dough after adding dry ingredients to keep cookies tender and soft.
Chocolate drizzle can be customized using white chocolate or milk chocolate if preferred.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Allow cookies to cool completely before drizzling chocolate to prevent melting.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chocolate strawberry cookies, chocolate drizzle cookies, berry chocolate cookies, soft chewy cookies, homemade chocolate cookies