Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Kiss Cookies Recipe that marries buttery cookie dough with the sweet essence of strawberry, topped off with a classic chocolate kiss. These vibrant pink cookies are perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to Valentine’s Day celebrations. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a light dusting of powdered sugar, they make for an irresistible treat that will impress friends and family alike. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, this recipe is suitable for bakers of all skill levels and allows for fun customization options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
- 2 cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 24–30 chocolate kiss candies
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the egg and extracts, mixing until combined.
- Incorporate the strawberry gelatin powder, then gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough and chill for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place chilled dough balls on a baking sheet and bake for 11-13 minutes.
- Once out of the oven, let cool for 2 minutes before pressing a chocolate kiss into each cookie's center.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg