Cookie of the Month: May 2025

“The Month of May is National Strawberry Month. As spring rolls in, these bright red berries become the star in kitchens everywhere.” - Todd Jackson

Strawberries and Cream Cookies

Todd Jackson, Executive Chef at The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

• 1 cup light brown sugar

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 2 eggs

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 1/3 all-purpose flour

• ¾ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup white chocolate chips

• 1/3 cup freeze dried strawberries

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

2. In a mixer with a paddle, beat the softened butter and sugars until fluffy.

3. Scrape down the sides and add eggs one at a time and beat until smooth.

4. Add vanilla, flour, soda, and salt and mix until combined.

5. Fold in strawberries and white chocolate chips.

6. Use a 1.5oz scoop to portion dough on a cookie sheet.

7. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes and let cool before transferring.

 Yields 16 Cookies