Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Kiss Cookies Recipe, a perfect blend of buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookie dough infused with sweet strawberry flavor and topped with a classic chocolate kiss. These visually stunning cookies are ideal for any occasion—be it birthdays, holidays, or just a cozy afternoon treat. The light dusting of powdered sugar adds an elegant finish that enhances both taste and presentation. Simple enough for novice bakers yet irresistibly delicious for everyone, these cookies promise to be a hit at your next gathering!
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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla extract, and strawberry gelatin; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Chill dough for at least one hour. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are set. Remove from oven and press chocolate kisses into each cookie center while warm.
- Cool on wire racks; dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg