Description
Delightful strawberry cookies topped with a chocolate kiss, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 2 cups + 2 tbsp (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
- 24–30 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, and beat until well combined. Mix in the strawberry-flavored gelatin powder until no streaks remain.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until you form a soft, pink dough. Adjust with extra flour if too soft.
- Shape & Chill the Cookies: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a smooth ball. Place the balls on a lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange chilled dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced apart. Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges look set.
- Add the Chocolate Kisses: After baking, let cookies sit for 2 minutes then place a chocolate kiss in the center of each one.
- Cool Completely: Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: Before serving, dust with powdered sugar while avoiding the chocolate.
Notes
Chilling the dough is important to prevent spreading. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: strawberry cookies, dessert, baking, easy cookies, chocolate kisses