Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies - Easy Recipes for Sweet Moments
These chocolate covered strawberry cookies are a delightful twist on a classic treat. Perfect for any occasion!
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons strawberry extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Pink or red food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1½ cups chopped semi-sweet chocolate or chocolate melts (for coating)
- Optional: sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in eggs, vanilla extract, and strawberry extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually stir in flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- Add food coloring if using, and stir in mini chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are just turning golden. Cool completely.
- Once cooled, melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip half of each cookie into the melted chocolate and place on parchment to set.
- Add sprinkles if desired and let the chocolate harden before serving.