# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract, optional
11 - 2 to 3 drops red or pink food coloring, optional
→ Add-Ins
12 - 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
13 - 1 cup white chocolate chips
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add egg, vanilla extract, strawberry extract if using, and food coloring. Mix until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are set and centers remain slightly soft.
09 - Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
