Valentine Strawberry Cookies (Printable)

Soft pink cookies loaded with fresh strawberries and white chocolate chips

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - ¼ teaspoon baking soda
04 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
07 - ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
10 - 1/3 cup freeze-dried strawberry powder

→ Mix-ins

11 - ¾ cup white chocolate chips
12 - ½ cup chopped fresh strawberries, blotted dry

→ Decoration

13 - Heart-shaped sprinkles (optional)

# Directions:

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 until evenly distributed.
03 - Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and creamy, approximately 2–3 minutes.
04 - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.
05 - Mix in the freeze-dried strawberry powder until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
07 - Gently fold in white chocolate chips and chopped fresh strawberries until evenly distributed.
08 - Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
09 - Gently press heart-shaped sprinkles on top of each dough portion, if desired.
10 - Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are set and centers appear puffed. Remove promptly to maintain soft texture.
11 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The freeze-dried strawberry powder gives an authentic fruit flavor without making the dough soggy
  • These cookies strike that perfect balance between crisp edges and irresistibly soft centers
02 -
  • Fresh strawberries release moisture quickly, so always pat them thoroughly with paper towels before adding
  • These cookies continue cooking on the hot baking sheet, so removing them when centers look slightly soft is crucial
03 -
  • If your fresh strawberries are particularly juicy, reduce the amount to 1/3 cup to prevent spreading
  • The dough will be slightly softer than typical cookie dough due to the fresh fruit, so chill it for 15 minutes if it feels too sticky to scoop

Go Back