Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- Unsalted butter (1 cup, softened)
- Egg (1 large)
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
Sugars
- Granulated sugar (3/4 cup)
- Brown sugar (3/4 cup, packed)
Dry Ingredients
- All-purpose flour (2 1/2 cups)
- Baking soda (1 teaspoon)
- Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
Add-ins
- Fresh strawberries (1 cup, chopped)
- White chocolate chips (1 cup)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Rinse and pat dry fresh strawberries, then chop into small, quarter-inch pieces to ensure even distribution in the dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is creamy and fluffy. This step is essential to achieve soft texture and good rise.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly until the batter is smooth and homogeneous, helping bind the dough and enhance flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mix to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Strawberries and White Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chopped strawberries and white chocolate chips to evenly distribute without breaking down the berries excessively.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool Completely: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool fully, helping them set for that perfect chewy texture.
Notes
- Use cold, finely chopped strawberries to reduce moisture in the dough.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
- Bake on parchment paper for even baking and easy removal.
- Check cookies a minute or two before the baking time ends as ovens vary.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness and chewiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Can be made gluten-free with substitution
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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