Description
Delightful cookies with a strawberry flavor and chocolate kiss center, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 2 cups + 2 tbsp (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
- 24–30 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using), and mix. Incorporate the strawberry gelatin powder until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms. Adjust consistency with extra flour if necessary.
- Shape & Chill the Cookies: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, and place on a lined baking sheet. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange chilled dough balls on a baking sheet and bake for 11-13 minutes.
- Add the Chocolate Kisses: Remove cookies from the oven and let sit for 2 minutes. Press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Cool Completely: Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: Dust cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a more natural flavor, use pure strawberry extract instead of gelatin.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg