Valentine Strawberry White Chocolate (Printable)

Chewy strawberry and white chocolate treats with a soft texture, perfect for sharing moments of sweetness.

# 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, optional
11 - 2-3 drops red or pink food coloring, optional

→ Add-Ins

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

# How To Make:

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 if using, 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.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy: Ready in just 27 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for a last-minute Valentine's treat.
  • Soft and chewy texture: The combination of butter, brown sugar, and freeze-dried strawberries creates an irresistibly tender cookie.
  • Vibrant color: Optional red or pink food coloring gives these cookies their festive, romantic hue.
  • Bursting with flavor: Crushed freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate chips in every single bite.
  • Vegetarian-friendly: A crowd-pleasing dessert that suits vegetarian diets.
  • Great for sharing: Yields 24 cookies — plenty to gift, share, and enjoy.
02 -
  • Decoration trick: Press a few extra white chocolate chips or strawberry pieces on top of each dough mound before baking for a beautiful, bakery-style finish.
  • Don't overbake: Pull the cookies out when the centers still look slightly underdone — they will continue to set as they cool on the baking sheet.
  • Crush strategically: Leave some larger strawberry pieces when crushing the freeze-dried strawberries for more visible pops of color and flavor.
  • Room temperature butter: Make sure your butter is properly softened for the fluffiest, most evenly textured cookies.
  • Allergen awareness: This recipe contains wheat (gluten), egg, and dairy. Some white chocolate chips may contain soy or traces of nuts — always check packaging if allergies are a concern.
  • Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them soft and chewy.
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