Rocky Mountain Remix: Freeze-Dried Strawberry Cookies with White Chocolate Chips
Calling all cookie enthusiasts! Are you looking for a unique and delicious way to elevate your classic strawberry cookie recipe? Look no further than the innovative freeze-dried magic of Rocky Mountain Freeze Dry! Today, we'll be incorporating their delightful freeze-dried strawberry ice cream pieces into a delightful and flavorful cookie recipe that's sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Why Rocky Mountain Freeze-Dried Strawberry Ice Cream?
Rocky Mountain Freeze Dry takes gourmet ice cream and transforms it into a shelf-stable, baking-ready wonder. Here's how their freeze-drying process elevates your cookies:
- Intensified Strawberry Flavor: The freeze-drying process concentrates the natural strawberry flavor, packing a punch of fruity goodness in every bite.
- Delightful Texture: Forget mushy fruit bits! Freeze-dried strawberries add a delightful crunch and textural contrast to your cookies.
- Convenience and Shelf-Life: No need to worry about fresh strawberries going bad. Freeze-dried strawberries have a long shelf-life and are ready to use whenever the cookie craving strikes.
Rocky Mountain Freeze-Dried Strawberry Cookies with White Chocolate Chips Recipe:
This recipe is easy to follow and yields a delicious batch of cookies. Feel free to adjust the amount of freeze-dried ice cream pieces to your desired level of strawberry intensity.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Rocky Mountain Freeze-Dried Strawberry Ice Cream pieces (broken into smaller pieces)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the broken-up freeze-dried strawberry ice cream pieces and white chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- For chewier cookies, bake for a minute or two less.
- Want a stronger strawberry flavor? Add a little extra freeze-dried strawberry ice cream (up to 1/2 cup more).
- Drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies for an extra decadent touch.
Enjoy these delightful Rocky Mountain Freeze-Dried Strawberry Cookies with White Chocolate Chips! They're the perfect treat for afternoon tea, bake sales, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth.