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strawberries and cream cookies

The Best Soft & Chewy Brown Butter Strawberries and Cream Cookies

Soft and chewy brown butter strawberries & cream cookies packed with rich, nutty flavor, sweet white chocolate, and freeze-dried strawberry bursts! The perfect springtime treat with tips, substitutions, and step-by-step instructions. 🍓✨
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Recipe Type: Dessert
Prep Time: 50 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 210kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 whole egg + 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cornstarch optional
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Brown the Butter

  • In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Stir occasionally, and watch as it foams, turns golden, and smells deliciously nutty. This takes about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

3. Mix Sugars & Butter

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and warm brown butter. Mix until well combined.

4. Add Eggs & Vanilla

  • Add the egg, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.

5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch (if using). Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined.

6. Fold in Mix-Ins

  • Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and crushed freeze-dried strawberries.

7. Chill the Dough

  • Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours). This step helps control spread and enhances flavor.

8. Form Cookie Dough Balls

  • Scoop out dough (about 2 tablespoons each) and roll into balls. Place them on the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.

9. Bake

  • Bake the strawberries and cream cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown. The centers will look slightly undercooked—that’s perfect! They’ll continue to set as they cool.

10. Cool & Enjoy

  • Sprinkle the strawberries and cream cookies with flaky salt (if using). Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Sugar: 17g