Strawberry Wafer Cookies
Strawberry wafer cookies blend sweet strawberries with crunchy wafers and a creamy buttercream filling. The combination of freeze-dried strawberries, rich chocolate wafers, and smooth buttercream creates a delicious treat perfect for special occasions or casual indulgence.
Ingredients
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries crushed
- Assorted melting chocolate dark, milk, white
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and confectioner’s sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet mixture, ensuring it's fully incorporated before folding in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Chill the Dough: Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Roll Out and Cut: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Roll the chilled dough to approximately 1/8 inch thick on a floured surface. Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the cookies for 7-9 minutes, or until edges are slightly golden but the overall color remains pale.
- Prepare the Chocolate Dip: Melt your choice of chocolate using the microwave method: heat at half power in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth.
- Dip and Decorate: Dip each cooled wafer cookie halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on parchment paper and sprinkle with more crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Setting and Storing: Allow the dipped cookies to set at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
Notes
- Chilling the dough for at least 2 hours is essential to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- Use freeze-dried strawberries for a stronger strawberry flavor and a crunchy texture.
- Avoid refrigeration after dipping the cookies to prevent them from sweating.