Description

These Chocolate Cookies are a dream come true for dessert lovers. They are as soft as a brownie and topped with a shiny chocolate sauce and a juicy, fresh strawberry. It is the perfect mix of rich chocolate and bright fruit that looks like it came from a fancy bakery.

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate bar, chopped (for ganache)
1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
12–15 fresh strawberries, washed and patted dry

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Heat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a flat baking sheet with parchment paper to keep things from sticking.
Cream the Base: In a large bowl, mix the softened butter with both sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Combine and Fold: Gradually add the dry mix to the wet mix. Do not over-mix! Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
Bake the Cookies: Scoop two tablespoons of dough for each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
Make the Ganache: Place chopped chocolate in a bowl. Heat heavy cream until it bubbles, then pour it over the chocolate. Let it sit for 3 minutes, then stir until smooth.
Assemble and Decorate: Once cookies are cool, spoon ganache onto the center. Press a fresh strawberry into the chocolate and let it set before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs to keep the dough smooth. Add the strawberries right before serving to keep the cookies crunchy and the fruit fresh.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 320
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg