Description
Fun and delightful treats that look like pine cones and taste delicious with fruity strawberries. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed strawberries
- Chocolate chips or melts (for dipping)
- Chopped nuts or sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the crushed strawberries.
- Shape the dough into pine cone shapes and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool.
- Melt the chocolate and dip the tops of the cookies, then sprinkle with chopped nuts or sprinkles to resemble pine cones.
- Let the chocolate set before serving.
Notes
Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor. Ensure butter is softened for a creamy texture. Shape cookies carefully for a better appearance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg