Sweetheart's Strawberry Chocolate Kiss Cookies 💖
These delightful Strawberry Chocolate Kiss Cookies are perfect for Valentine's Day or any sweet occasion! Made with freeze-dried strawberries and dark chocolate, they're a treat everyone will love. A perfect dessert to share with love.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour (8 oz.)
- 0.75 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries lightly crushed
- 8 oz. dark chocolate chopped
- Chocolate melting wafers for dipping and drizzling
Instructions
- Combine the Goodness: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the softened butter with both brown and white sugars. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, then scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well mixed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Continue mixing as you incorporate the egg, making sure it’s fully blended. Stir in the vanilla extract until your mixture is smooth and fragrant.
- Prepare Dry Mix: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This step helps distribute them evenly for consistent cookies.
- Combine & Fold: With your mixer on a low setting, slowly add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix just until everything is combined, being careful not to overmix the dough. Gently fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries and chopped dark chocolate chunks by hand.
- Shape & Bake: Scoop portions of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly press each cookie down to flatten them slightly. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 11 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set.
- Cool Down: Let the freshly baked cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dip & Drizzle with Love: Melt your chocolate wafers (or extra dark chocolate) following the package directions. Dip the bottom of each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off. For a romantic touch, place some remaining melted chocolate into a small piping bag (or a Ziplock bag with a snipped corner) and drizzle over the tops of the cookies. Let the chocolate set completely before sharing these delightful treats.
Notes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 42 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 210
- Total Carbs: 28g
- Net Carbs: 26g
- Fats: 11g
- Protein: 3g
