Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Making these strawberry chocolate chip cookies is both fun and fuss-free, using pantry staples and vibrant strawberries to create a bakery-worthy treat. The dough comes together in just minutes with a handful of ingredients, and a short chill time ensures thick, chewy cookies with perfect texture. Each bite bursts with sweet chocolate and juicy strawberries, making them a delightful dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste, (or sub with vanilla extract)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries
- ½ cup fresh diced strawberries
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free all-purpose baking flour, (for tossing fresh strawberries)
Instructions
- Cut the strawberries into small pieces, then toss with a tablespoon of gluten-free flour.
- Using a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the softened butter with the white and brown sugars for around 30 seconds until well combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla bean paste. Mix just until combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet: flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Carefully fold in chocolate chips, freeze-dried strawberries, and the flour-coated fresh strawberries.
- Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon balls using a medium cookie scoop and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the dough for 2 hours. This keeps the cookies from spreading because of the berries Moisture.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Divide chilled dough between two baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers look set. Cookies will firm as they cool.
- Optional: Use a round cookie cutter to gently shape warm cookies into perfect circles.Let them cool completely, add a pinch of flaky salt if desired, and enjoy every bite!