Description
Sweet summer strawberries meet classic sugar cookies in this irresistible chocolate-stuffed treat. Rich chocolate centers nestle inside tender, buttery cookies, promising delightful surprises with each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, room temperature
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rolling)
- A few drops of pink or red food coloring (optional)
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 12–14 chocolate squares (milk or dark chocolate, depending on preference)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Create a creamy base by whipping butter and sugar until airy and pale. Incorporate egg, vanilla, and strawberry extracts, blending thoroughly until smooth and fragrant.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, watching the dough transform into a soft, pliable texture. Optional: infuse a blush of color with a few drops of pink or red food coloring, ensuring even distribution.
- Craft each cookie by portioning dough and delicately flattening it. Nestle a chocolate square at the center, then carefully envelop the chocolate, sealing it completely within the dough.
- Roll each stuffed dough ball in granulated sugar, creating a sparkling exterior. Arrange cookies on the prepared sheet, allowing ample space between each for proper expansion.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the cookies to bake until edges turn golden and centers remain slightly tender, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for a brief moment to set, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling. Enjoy while warm for a molten chocolate center or at room temperature for a classic treat.
Notes
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps prevent spreading and maintains the cookie’s shape, ensuring a perfect, compact texture.
- Use high-quality chocolate like dark or milk chocolate squares for a richer, more intense flavor that melts beautifully inside the soft strawberry cookie.
- For gluten-free alternatives, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, which works seamlessly without compromising the cookie’s delicate structure.
- Keep cookies slightly underbaked to maintain a soft, tender center that contrasts beautifully with the molten chocolate surprise inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg