Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Cream the Butter and Sugars
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Mix in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the Star Ingredients
Gently fold in the chopped dried strawberries and semi-sweet chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop and Shape
Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake to Perfection
Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown while the centers remain soft.
Cool and Enjoy
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
