Valentine Strawberry Cookies (Printable)

Soft pink cookies loaded with fresh strawberries and creamy white chocolate chips

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - ¼ teaspoon baking soda
04 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
07 - ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
10 - 1/3 cup freeze-dried strawberry powder

→ Mix-ins

11 - ¾ cup white chocolate chips
12 - ½ cup chopped fresh strawberries, excess juice blotted

→ Decoration

13 - Heart-shaped sprinkles

# How To Cook:

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 until evenly blended.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
05 - Mix in the freeze-dried strawberry powder until well blended and color is uniform throughout the dough.
06 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
07 - Gently fold in white chocolate chips and chopped fresh strawberries until evenly distributed.
08 - Using a heaping tablespoon per cookie, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
09 - Gently press heart-shaped sprinkles on top of each cookie dough mound, if using.
10 - Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are set and centers are puffed. Do not overbake to maintain soft texture.
11 - Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The freeze-dried strawberry powder gives authentic berry flavor without making the dough too wet
  • White chocolate creates the perfect creamy balance to the bright strawberry notes
  • These cookies stay soft for days thanks to the fresh strawberries folded inside
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy of soft strawberry cookies
  • Fresh strawberries must be patted completely dry or they'll create soggy spots
  • These cookies may look slightly underbaked when you remove them, but they continue cooking on the hot pan
03 -
  • Chill your dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to scoop cleanly
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing so everything bakes evenly

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