Valentine Strawberry White Chocolate (Print Version)

Soft, chewy cookies bursting with strawberry flavor and creamy white chocolate chips.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
11 - 2-3 drops red or pink food coloring

→ Add-Ins

12 - 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
13 - 1 cup white chocolate chips

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add egg, vanilla extract, strawberry extract, and food coloring. Mix until combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate chips.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
09 - Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Infused with an intense strawberry flavor from freeze-dried fruit.
  • Creamy white chocolate chips provide a decadent sweetness.
  • Quick and easy preparation in under 30 minutes.
  • Beautiful naturally pink hue perfect for special occasions.
02 -
  • Press a few extra white chocolate chips or strawberry pieces on top of the dough mounds before baking for a professional, decorative look.
  • Use a tablespoon-sized scoop to ensure all cookies are uniform in size for even baking.
  • Check the cookies at the 10-minute mark to avoid overbaking and maintain the soft center.
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