Strawberry White Chocolate Cookies
These cookies are a delightful blend of sweet strawberries and creamy white chocolate, perfect for celebrating love on Valentine's Day!
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is soft but not melted.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Flavor Ingredients
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed For a stronger strawberry flavor, consider adding a bit of strawberry extract.
- 1 cup white chocolate chunks You can switch to dark chocolate chunks for a bolder flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate chunks.
Baking
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies are delicious served warm or at room temperature and can be paired with milk, tea, or coffee. For a decorative touch, sprinkle crushed freeze-dried strawberries on top before serving.