Description
Sweet chocolate-stuffed strawberry sugar cookies combine classic dessert comfort with elegant fruit flavors. Rich strawberry essence and melted chocolate centers create an irresistible treat perfect for intimate gatherings or personal indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 chocolate squares (milk or dark)
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp strawberry extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- A few drops of pink or red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper, creating an ideal baking environment.
- Cream Mixture: Whip butter and sugar until light and fluffy, developing a smooth, integrated base with a uniform texture.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Blend egg, vanilla, and strawberry extracts thoroughly, infusing the mixture with rich, aromatic flavors.
- Combine Dry Components: Gently fold flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture, creating a soft, pliable dough. Optionally, add a few drops of food coloring for a subtle pink or red hue.
- Form Chocolate-Filled Cookies: Portion dough into small mounds, flatten each slightly, and place a chocolate square in the center. Carefully fold edges to completely conceal the chocolate, creating seamless spheres.
- Prepare for Baking: Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar for a sparkling exterior, then arrange on the prepared baking sheet with adequate spacing.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges firm up while maintaining a tender center. Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Offer cookies warm for a molten chocolate experience or at room temperature for a more structured texture.
Notes
- Optimize Chocolate Incorporation: Select high-quality chocolate squares that melt smoothly, ensuring a rich, gooey center without compromising the cookie’s structural integrity.
- Manage Dough Temperature: Chill the prepared dough for 15-30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and maintain precise cookie shape during baking.
- Control Moisture Balance: Use room temperature ingredients to achieve consistent dough texture, preventing dry or overly dense cookies that might crack when folding chocolate inside.
- Customize Dietary Adaptations: Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free alternatives or almond flour for celiac-friendly versions, maintaining the cookie’s delicate structure and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg