Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (30g) freeze-dried strawberries, processed into powder
- 0.5 cup (45g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
- 0.75 cup (170g) unsalted butter, slightly softened
- 0.75 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (170g) 60% dark chocolate chunks
- 8 oz (225g) high-quality dark chocolate melting wafers
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions:
- Place 30g of freeze dried strawberries into a blender. Pulse until it becomes a fine, vibrant pink powder. Note: Any large seeds left behind are fine, they add a nice rustic look.
- Sift 190g all purpose flour, 45g cocoa powder, the strawberry powder, 1 tsp baking soda, and 0.5 tsp salt. Whisk until the color is a uniform dusty rose brown.
- Beat 170g softened butter with 150g granulated sugar and 100g brown sugar. Cream for 3 minutes until the mixture looks pale and fluffy.
- Add the large egg and 1.5 tsp vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed until the batter is glossy and smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet. Use a spatula to fold until no white streaks of flour remain.
- Fold in 170g dark chocolate chunks. Ensure they are distributed evenly so every bite has a molten chocolate pocket.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Note: This hydrates the flour and prevents the cookies from becoming flat puddles.
- Scoop 2 tablespoon sized balls onto prepared pans. Bake at 180°C for 12 minutes until the surfaces look matte and cracked.
- Melt 225g wafers with 1 tsp coconut oil. Drizzle over cooled cookies until they are striped with dark, velvety lines. Let them sit until the chocolate is firm.