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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies

A delightful mashup of classic cookies and chocolate-covered strawberries with a creamy surprise filling.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190

Ingredients
  

For Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature for easy mixing
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 1/4 cups cake flour for a softer texture
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon for warmth
For Strawberry Filling
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 tablespoons strawberry powder make your own or find it in specialty stores
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
For Topping
  • 1 cup chocolate semi-sweet or dark—choose your favorite
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. Sift the cocoa powder to remove lumps. In a mixing bowl, beat the 8 tablespoons of softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the strawberry powder and salt, mixing well.
  3. Sift in the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
  4. Transfer the filling to a parchment-lined baking sheet, spread it out, and freeze for about 15 minutes until firm.
Make the Cookie Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of the softened butter with the brown and granulated sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy—about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the oil and vanilla.
Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
  2. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
Chill the Dough
  1. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Shape and Bake
  1. Once chilled, scoop out about 3 tablespoons of the cookie dough and flatten it in your palm.
  2. Place a piece (about 1 tablespoon) of the frozen strawberry filling in the center, then wrap the dough around it, rolling it into a ball.
  3. Space the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 11-12 minutes.
Cool and Top
  1. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. For the chocolate topping, combine the chocolate and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Finish with Chocolate
  1. Spoon the melted chocolate mixture over each cooled cookie, ensuring they’re generously coated.
  2. Let the cookies set at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes, or refrigerate for a quicker set (5-10 minutes).

Notes

Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor. Regular all-purpose flour can be used in place of cake flour, but the texture will be slightly different—less tender.