Description
Delightful cookies combining rich chocolate flavors with fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature preferred
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil (avocado, canola, or vegetable oil)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups cake flour
- 2/3 cup Dutch cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (for filling)
- 4 tablespoons freeze dried strawberry powder
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt (for filling)
- 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup semi sweet or couverture chocolate
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in eggs, cooking oil, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- For the filling, beat the unsalted butter until creamy, then mix in strawberry powder and salt. Gradually add powdered sugar until well combined.
- Scoop filling onto a baking sheet and freeze for at least 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Once the dough has chilled and filling is frozen, scoop dough, create a crater, fill it with the frozen filling, and roll into a ball.
- Place on a prepared baking sheet and space cookies at least 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes. Let cooled cookies sit for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the chocolate topping, melt chocolate and heavy cream together, whisk until smooth.
- Once cookies are cooled, top with chocolate ganache and allow it to harden before serving.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for 3-5 days. Freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American