Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Kiss Cookies Recipe, where buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookie dough meets sweet strawberry flavor and a classic chocolate kiss at its center. Perfect for any occasion—be it birthdays, holidays, or cozy gatherings—these cookies not only taste amazing but also present beautifully with a light dusting of powdered sugar. Their unique flavor combination and charming appearance are sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and kid-friendly, this recipe invites little hands to help roll dough and add kisses, turning baking into a fun family activity. Enjoy these irresistible treats fresh from the oven or share them as delightful gifts!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
- 24–30 chocolate kiss candies
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and extracts, mixing well.
- Incorporate the strawberry gelatin. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; combine with wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Roll 1 tablespoon of dough into balls and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place chilled dough balls on a lined baking sheet and bake for 11–13 minutes.
- After removing from the oven, press a chocolate kiss into each cookie while warm.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg