Crumbl Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cookies

ingredients

cookie dough:

• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)

• 1 cup light brown sugar

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 2 eggs (room temperature)

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 3 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 tsp cornstarch

• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp salt

strawberry frosting:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

• 1/4 cup Nesquik srawberry powder

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

chocolate drizzle:

• 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 1 tsp vegetable oil

instructions

cookie dough:

1. cream the butter and sugars until fluffy

2. add in the eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract - mix to combine

3. in a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt

4. add the flour mixture to the wet mixture - fold in until no flour remains

5. portion the dough into 1/4 cup sized balls - place on baking sheet & use a cup to press down on each ball of dough to create a very thick disk

6. bake @ 350 for 12 mins

7. remove from the oven and let cool on counter for 30 mins

strawberry frosting:

1. in a large bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, Nesquik strawberry powder, and vanilla extract - about 5-6 mins

2. place the frosting into a piping bag & refrigerate for @ least 20 mins

chocolate drizzle:

1. place the chocolate chips and oil in a microwave safe bowl - heat for 30 seconds

assembly:

1. frost the cooled cookies with the strawberry frosting and top with some chocolate drizzle