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Gluten-Free Strawberry White Chocolate Cookies

Soft and chewy gluten-free cookies packed with creamy white chocolate chips and bursts of real strawberry flavor from freeze-dried strawberries. These bakery-style cookies have crisp edges, soft centers, and a beautiful flavor combination that feels a little extra special.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ⅔ cup All-purpose flour Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • ½ tsp Baking powder
  • ½ tsp Baking soda
  • ½ tsp Cream of tartar
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Room temperature
  • 1 cup Brown sugar Packed
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 Large egg Room temperature
  • 1 Large egg yolk Room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp Strawberry extract Optional to increase the strawberry flavor
  • 2 cups Freeze-dried strawberries Chopped into small pieces
  • 6 ounces White chocolate bars Chopped into small pieces
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar For rolling the cookies
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest From half a lemon

Equipment

  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • 3 Tbsp Cookie scoop
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the room-temperature butter until light and whipped. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, then beat on medium speed for about 5 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and egg yolk, mixing briefly for about 15 seconds. Add the vanilla extract and strawberry extract, then mix for another 10 seconds.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture in two additions, mixing on medium speed just until combined, about 20 seconds. Add the freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate chunks. Mix for about 10 seconds, until evenly distributed. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for about 1 hour. Meanwhile, combine the extra granulated sugar and lemon zest in a small bowl.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F with the rack positioned in the center. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator. Using a large cookie scoop, scoop the dough without packing it too firmly. Roll each dough ball in the sugar and lemon zest mixture until coated. Place 8 cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 3 inches apart. If the dough is too firm to scoop, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the tops look set and the bottoms are just barely golden. The sides may remain pale, so avoid waiting for them to brown.
  9. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining dough, or scoop and freeze the extra dough to bake later.

Notes

  • Refrigerating the dough makes it easier to handle and allows the flavors to develop.
  • Avoid overbaking. The cookies may look pale when finished, and the bottoms should be only lightly golden.
  • To freeze the extra dough, scoop it into balls and place them in an airtight, freezer-safe container for baking later.