These strawberry chocolate cookies are a chewy cookie filled with freeze dried strawberries and lots of chocolate. They taste like a chocolate covered strawberry in cookie form.
Strawberry chocolate cookies are an easy to make cookie that combines sweet chocolate and vibrant strawberries for the perfect homemade cookie. Using freeze dried strawberries helps to keep a balanced flavor of strawberry throughout without adding too much moisture from a fresh strawberry.
For more strawberry recipes try my vanilla strawberry cake, strawberry jam thumbprint cookies or my strawberry cinnamon rolls.
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Why You Will Love These Cookies
- QUICK & EASY: These cookies can be made in one bowl, with no chill time.
- STRAWBERRY & CHOCOLATE: Such a good combo of flavors.
- CHEWY & CRISPY: They've got the perfect slightly crisp edge with a chewy center.
Ingredient Notes
Full ingredient measurements and instructions can be found in the recipe card below.
- Butter: I love using salted butter in my cookies.
- Sugars: You will use a combo of both granulated and brown sugar.
- Freeze Dried Strawberries: You will break these up so there are smaller and larger pieces along with some crumbs to disperse through the whole cookie.
- Chocolate: My favorite chocolate is milk chocolate, but these work well with dark, semi sweet and white chocolate as well.
Recipe Instructions
Step 1: Place the butter and sugars in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add egg and vanilla and mix until smooth on low speed.
Step 2: Slowly mix in baking soda, salt and flour, being careful not to over mix. I usually stop when I still have some flour remnants around the bowl. Fold in strawberry bits and chocolate.
Step 3: Scoop the dough into large cookie balls using a ¼ cup scoop and place 6 per cookie sheet. Sprinkle with flaked sea salt.
Step 4: Bake cookies for 11-13 minutes or until a light golden brown around the edges. Sprinkle with extra salt flakes after baking if needed.
Expert Baking Tips
- Make sure that your butter isn't so soft that you can really push through it. You want it to still be somewhat firm.
- If your cookies don't come out in a perfect circle, I like to take a spatula and circle the rim of the cookie to bring in any spots that have spread a little too far.
- I have given both cups and grams as measurements. Grams will be more precise, especially when measuring flour. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, no problem! Just lightly spoon flour into your measuring cup to insure its not packed in there. Light and fluffy is the key.
FAQ
I wouldn't suggest using fresh strawberries because of the amount of moisture that is in them.
Yes, just sub in gluten free 1:1 flour where all-purpose is called for.
The usual reason for this is not enough flour. I highly suggest weighing your ingredients to help with that.
Storing & Freezing
Strawberry chocolate cookies will remain fresh if stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. You can also prep the cookie dough in advance and store it in the fridge for up to a week.
You can freeze your cookies in an airtight container for 2-3 months with them remaining fresh. You can also freeze the cookie dough balls if you would like to bake them one at a time.
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Strawberry Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (170.25 g) butter room temp
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (165 g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg room temp
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
- 1 oz (30 g) freeze dried strawberries broken into small pieces
- 1 cup (180 g) chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- flaked sea salt for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place the butter and sugars in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla and mix until smooth on low speed.
- Slowly mix in baking soda, salt and flour, being careful not to over mix. I usually stop when I still have some flour remnants around the bowl. Fold in strawberry bits and chocolate.
- Scoop the dough into large cookie balls using a ¼ cup scoop and place 6 per cookie sheet. Sprinkle with flaked sea salt.
- Bake cookies for 11-13 minutes or until a light golden brown around the edges. Sprinkle with extra salt flakes after baking if needed.
Treasure
Always love Brooke’s recipe! This one is no exception!! Love the strawberry add in! Such a fun cookie for Valentine’s Day!!
Kirsten M
Freeze dried strawberries have always been such an interesting little snack to me and my son loves munching on them. But what better way to consume them than in an unexpected twist on a classic cookie?! I was honestly a little skeptical on whether they'd do much for the cookie but it really takes them to the next level with flavor and fun. Loved these!!
Gail
Really does give a chocolate covered strawberry cookie vibe! Delicious! Followed the recipe as is and they turned out wonderful.
Brooke Homec
Thank you so much! Happy they were a hit!
Cassidy Mickelsen
Loved these! We had a quick party to go to and thought these were cute Valentine vibe. I chopped up a Symphony Bar we had around and used a some chocolate chips to make the 1cup. It's a winner!
Becky Shattuck
Such a cute and unique cookie with the dried strawberries! And a hit as usual!!
Brooke Homec
Thank you! I'm so happy you enjoyed them!
Ashley Poynor
Loved making these cookies - the freeze-dried strawberries are a fun addition to elevate a chocolate chip cookie 🙂
Brooke Homec
Thank you Ashley!!
Shauna Phillips
These were delicious! Everyone in my family loved them. I’m going to have to make another batch soon because we all wanted more.
Janee
Another winner from Brooke! Loved the strawberry and chocolate flavors together, especially with the touch of salt!
Jen
Loved these cookies! My teenagers were surprised by the strawberries and told me next time I make them to add twice as many strawberries.
Brooke Homec
Oh yay!! So glad they loved the addition of the strawberries!
Andrea Skidmore
Made the dough at home, froze it and brought it to a cabin for a ski weekend with friends. The cookies baked up perfectly and everyone loved them. The strawberry and chocolate combination is the perfect pairing for a cookie.
Heidi Murphy
These are incredible. I loved the tartness of the strawberries and the cookie base is something I will be making over and over again.
Sarah Kolar
My daughter and I made these! We shared with a neighbor and Grandparents and they were a huge hit! So delicious!! Thank you!
Brooklyn Motes
The perfect valentines cookie! My family loved these. I love the combo of chocolate and strawberry. Fun to try a different cookie!
Denise Knight
This cookie is so pretty! Perfect for a Valentines treat!
Rachel C
These were a hit with my family! They all gave the cookies 5 stars. They said the flavors were great, the texture was their favorite. One was skeptical when told that there were strawberries in the cookie but said you can taste the chocolate first and then the strawberries! Will be making these again.
Camille Knudsen
These strawberry cookies are delightful! The strawberry flavor is a fun twist incorporated into a chocolate chip cookie. Perfect for any celebration!
Julie Harrison
4.8 stars.
Yum! My family loved these. Will definitely make them again. Love them for February/Valentine's Day. Next time, I am going to use mini chocolate chips and reduce the amount to 3/4 cup.
Lonna Seger
Loved these cookies. The base is a great cookie on its own, then add in the tartness of the strawberries and the chocolate…they were fabulous! We (special needs adult son and I) also made these with freeze dried blueberries (he’s allergic to strawberries) and they were just as yummy!
Christine Michaud
Hmmmmm what's not to love about this perfect cookie. The sweetness and slight tart from the dried strawberry is just perfection. It's also perfectly chewy. Whole family LOVED.
Michelle Viray
Another Salted Cookie Club win! 🙌🏼Finally had a chance to make these today and they were soooo good! The combo of melted pools of chocolate and the strawberries with flaky sea salt on top (chef’s kiss)! 🍓🍫🍪😋 Can’t wait to see what March’s cookie will be!
Brooke Homec
Thank you so much Michelle! I'm glad they were a winner!!
Katelyn
Such a great valentine's recipe! Quick and easy to make.
Laura Rockenbaugh
Such a great cookie! They turned out perfectly and the addition of strawberries was yummy and festive looking!
Christine
These turned out great! Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. We all loved them.
Brooke Homec
Yay!! So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!
Leslie
I enjoyed making these with my daughter today. Basically a chocolate chip cookie with freeze dried strawberries, a fun twist for Valentine’s Day! The strawberries add a subtle fruity sweetness.
Liz
So good! The chocolate/strawberry combo is amazing!
Ashley Weber
I was hesitant about if I would really like this cookie, but it definitely did not disappoint. It was perfect for Valentine’s Day. Very delicious.
Giada
I love the combination of strawberries and chocolate! I made it just today for Valentine's Day. it's really delicious!
Elisa Miskin
These cookies are yummy! The cooked, dehydrated strawberries have the texture of a craisin, but with the flavor of a strawberry. Then, the chocolate compliments the strawberry so well!
Sidney
Not a cookie I would typically gravitate towards at all…freeze dried strawberries?! Who would’ve thunk? I did a little less than the 1oz recommended of the strawberries mainly because my kiddos were munching on them already. It was the perfect hint of strawberry without being overpowering. We really enjoyed!
Sofia Oliveira
What a great cookie. Loved the addition of the strawberries. Thank you.
Haylie Evans
These cookies are DELICIOUS! Such a fun twist on a cookie. I made them once for a Sunday family treat (not going to tell you how many I ate on my own) and made them again for the Super Bowl. They were the first tray of cookies to be completely gone. Loved them! They are staying in our rotation for sure. It might be fun to try it with the freeze dried mangos and dark chocolate, too. Yum!
Theresa Lane
Loved these cookies so much! They were a nice twist on an already fabulous cc cookie recipe! Best part is they were super simple and I could scoop a few before mixing in the strawberries for my picky husband who swears there’s nothing better than a plain cc cookie. Strawberries for the kids and I and plain for him! Everyone was happy!
Leslie G
Wow! These cookies were so delicious! A super moist chocolate chip cookie with hints of strawberries - it really does taste like a chocolate covered strawberry in a cookie! My son who hates anything strawberry also loved them! I would highly recommend these for any occasion!
Jackie
These are delicious! My kids loved the strawberries in the cookies!
Tara Smith
Once again, an amazing cookie! Your recipes always come out perfect for me. These were wonderful for a Valentine’s Day treat. Just a hint of strawberry is perfect with the chocolate! I love that they are chewy, yet a little crisp on the outside.
Emily
Loved the strawberry addition to your already amazing chocolate chip cookies. Gives a slight fruity tartness taste with the sweet chocolate. I made some for friends and they immediately asked for the recipe.
Debra McMahan
These are delish! I’ve never used freeze dried fruit in a recipe before. These taste like a chocolate covered strawberry (but better in my opinion because, well, they are cookies). Awesome recipe once again!
Lori
I made them half size and served them with other appetizers at a valentine party. Loved the snaller size! I used a half cup chopped dark choc and 1/2 c milk choc chips. I was a little too aggressive breaking up my strawberries—next time I’ll leave bigger pieces. Delicious—
thanks Brooke!
Anya
These are super fun for February! My family would prefer a non-fruity dessert always, but these turned out great!
Katie McGinn
I love chocolate covered strawberries so I was excited to make these! The flavor of the freeze-dried strawberries with the milk chocolate was delicious. My husband and I couldn't stop eating them!
Averi Roy
Fun and festive for Valentine's Day! Super easy to follow directions. Quite tasty!
Jen Bucher
This cookie was simple to make and baked up with a chewy center. I liked them right out of the oven. I appreciate the combination of chocolate and strawberries, but I didn’t love the artificial flavor of the freeze dried strawberries.
Keiko Hatakeda
Wow, these cookies were amazing, could not wait to try them right out of the oven. Loved the Strawberry and chocolate combination. Will be sharing with friends, I know they will love them too. Thank you again for sharing a yummy recipe!!!
Meghan Catanzarita
Easy and delicious! Sent them in as part of Valentine’s gifts to my kids’ teachers and aides and they were very well-received.
Danielle Solis
I was skeptical about strawberries in a cookie but was pleasantly surprised. They were delicious! (of course). Everything I have tried from Brooke is so yummy!
Shannon
These cookies…wow so good! The texture is perfect and they held their shape beautifully. First time trying one of your recipes & I can’t wait to try more! These are amazing
Brooke Homec
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad they were a success!
Shannon
I forgot to leave a rating on my previous post! 5 stars!
Jennifer
These were so good and addictive! I did make a few and refrigerate the dough. I made daily batches. When they are warm, the melted chocolate gave me a fondue (strawberry dipped in melted chocolate) vibe. Yum!
Bailey
The best flavor combo! Who doesn’t love strawberries and chocolate? So good!
Megan Rader
These turned out great!
Hannah S
Very tasty and the strawberries had a nice chewy texture after baking! Turned out great gluten free!