Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced and patted dry
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and dice fresh strawberries into small pieces, then set aside to slightly dry so they won’t release excess moisture into the dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which is key for achieving a chewy texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly to combine, adding moisture and depth of flavor to the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, ensuring even distribution of leavening agents and seasoning.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently and just until combined to prevent tough cookies from overmixing.
- Fold in Strawberries and White Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold the diced strawberries and white chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them evenly without crushing the berries.
- Scoop and Bake: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop dough portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them to allow for spreading. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack, allowing them to maintain their chewiness while firming up.
Notes
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to minimize spreading.
- Use Ripe but Firm Berries: Select firm strawberries to prevent soggy dough and excess moisture.
- Gentle Folding: Fold in berries and chips carefully to keep strawberry pieces intact and evenly spread.
- Avoid Overbaking: Remove cookies when edges are golden but centers are slightly underdone for maximum chewiness.
- Use Parchment Paper: Prevents sticking and over-browning on the bottoms of the cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if gluten-free flour is substituted)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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