Description

These Irresistible Valentine’s Strawberry White Chocolate Cookies combine the sweet, tangy flavor of freeze-dried strawberries with rich white chocolate chunks for a delightful treat. Soft and chewy with a hint of vanilla, these cookies are perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough:

1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
3/4 cup (165g) packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups (312g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

Add-ins:

1 cup (150g) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
1 cup (175g) white chocolate chunks

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prepare for baking.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure smooth incorporation. Stir in 1 tsp pure vanilla extract for flavor.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed or folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in 1 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries and 1 cup white chocolate chunks to distribute evenly through the dough.
Shape Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look soft to maintain chewiness.
Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly.

Notes

Ensure eggs are at room temperature to help the dough mix evenly.
Crush the freeze-dried strawberries finely for better distribution and texture.
Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
Cookies will firm up as they cool, so do not overbake to keep them soft in the center.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Valentine's cookies, strawberry cookies, white chocolate cookies, holiday cookies, soft cookies, freeze-dried strawberries