Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. This is an important step; a properly heated oven ensures that your cookies bake evenly and to perfection.
In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat them together until the mixture is creamy and fluffy. This process incorporates air into the dough, making your cookies light and tender.
Slowly add the eggs and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture. Continue to mix until everything is well combined and smooth. You’re looking for a light texture that indicates the ingredients are properly blended.
In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. This dry mixture is essential for even distribution of the baking soda and spices, preventing any clumping in your dough.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing continuously until a cookie dough forms. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky, indicating it’s ready for the next step.
Fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. Each bite should have a generous amount of chocolate for that rich, melty goodness.
Now, it’s time to stuff the cookies! Take a small amount of cookie dough and place it in your palm. Place a fresh strawberry in the center and cover it with another piece of dough. Use your hands to carefully cup the dough around the strawberry, pinching the sides to seal it in. This step is crucial for ensuring the strawberry remains inside while baking.
Place the stuffed cookie dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure to leave enough space between each cookie, as they will spread while baking.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 11 to 12 minutes or until they are golden brown around the edges. The center might look slightly underbaked, but they will continue to cook as they cool.
Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This cooling period allows them to firm up before you dive in.
Enjoy your very large, delicious cookies! Each bite offers a delightful blend of chocolate, cinnamon, and juicy strawberry that will have you coming back for more.
