Description
These Quick & Delicious Strawberry Kiss Cookies are the perfect combination of soft, strawberry-flavored cookies and rich chocolate kisses. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any sweet craving, they’re fun to make and even more fun to eat. A showstopper treat that’s sure to delight everyone!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 24–30 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough
- Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until combined.
- Stir in the strawberry-flavored gelatin powder.
- Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the Cookies
- Roll tablespoons of dough into balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Press the center of each ball with your thumb or a teaspoon to create an indentation.
- Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes, until set but still soft.
- Add Chocolate Kisses
- While cookies are warm, press a chocolate kiss into the center of each. Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- Decorate
- Dust cookies with powdered sugar for a festive finish before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American