Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Kiss Cookies, a perfect blend of buttery sweetness and fruity strawberry flavor topped with a rich chocolate kiss. These cookies are visually stunning and incredibly easy to make, making them a fantastic choice for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to everyday treats. The soft pink hue and melt-in-your-mouth texture ensure they will be a hit at your next celebration. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, even novice bakers can whip up these delicious cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 oz strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
- 24–30 chocolate kiss candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and extracts; mix well. Stir in the gelatin.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough and chill for at least one hour.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are firm. Press a chocolate kiss into each cookie while warm.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg