Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Kiss Cookies, a perfect blend of buttery, melt-in-your-mouth dough infused with vibrant strawberry flavor and topped with a classic chocolate kiss. Ideal for any occasion, from birthdays to holiday gatherings, these cookies are sure to impress both visually and taste-wise. Their cheerful pink hue and sweet chocolate center make them not just a treat but a festive centerpiece for your dessert table. Whether you’re enjoying them with tea or gifting them to friends, these cookies are the ultimate sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 package strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
- 24–30 chocolate kiss candies
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Incorporate strawberry gelatin powder. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls, place on a lined baking sheet, and chill for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake chilled dough balls for 11-13 minutes until edges are set.
- Remove from oven, press a chocolate kiss into each cookie while warm, then cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg