These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies taste just like your favorite Valentine’s Day treat in cookie form. Soft strawberry-flavored cookies dipped in smooth melted chocolate — it’s the best of both worlds. Whether for a date night, gift box, or cozy baking day, this recipe delivers that sweet mix of chocolate and berries everyone loves.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Soft strawberry cookies dipped in real chocolate.
• Simple ingredients — no special tools needed.
• Perfect for Valentine’s Day or gifting.
• Uses fresh or freeze-dried strawberries.
• Beautiful, bakery-style finish that looks impressive but easy to make.

Preparation and Cooking Time

Step	Time
Prep Time	15 minutes
Bake Time	10 minutes
Cooling & Dipping	15 minutes
Total Time	40 minutes

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries (or ¾ cup finely chopped fresh strawberries)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or melting wafers

Optional swaps: Use white chocolate for a lighter twist or dark chocolate for a richer flavor.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy.
3. Mix in egg and vanilla until smooth.
4. Add flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring until combined.
5. Fold in crushed strawberries.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the baking sheet.
7. Bake 8–10 minutes, until edges are just set.
8. Cool completely. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler.
9. Dip half of each cookie into the melted chocolate and place on parchment to set.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these cookies with a glass of milk, a cappuccino, or a drizzle of melted white chocolate. Great for dessert platters, parties, or wrapped up as edible gifts.

Quick Tips or Variations

• Freeze-dried strawberries give the best flavor and color.
• Add a sprinkle of crushed strawberries on top before the chocolate sets.
• Use heart-shaped cutters for Valentine’s Day cookies.

FAQs

1. How do you make chocolate covered strawberry cookies from scratch?
Start with a simple strawberry cookie dough, bake until soft, then dip cooled cookies halfway in melted chocolate.

2. Can I use freeze-dried or fresh strawberries in chocolate covered cookies?
Yes! Freeze-dried gives stronger flavor and color, while fresh adds natural moisture.

3. What type of chocolate is best for dipping strawberry cookies?
Use high-quality semi-sweet or dark melting chocolate for smooth texture and shine.

4. How do you store chocolate covered strawberry cookies to keep them fresh?
Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Conclusion

These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies are everything you love about the classic chocolate-dipped treat soft, sweet, and perfect for sharing. Bake a batch, dip with love, and enjoy the bliss of berries and chocolate in every bite.

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