Description
Delightful soft cookies with a burst of strawberry flavor and creamy chocolate kisses, 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
- 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), beating until well combined. Mix in the strawberry-flavored gelatin powder until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft, pink dough forms. If the dough feels too soft or sticky, add 1-2 extra tablespoons of flour until it comes together.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it between your palms to form a smooth ball. Place the dough balls on a lined baking sheet, spacing them apart. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the chilled dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, keeping them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges look set and slightly firm. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them sit on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes. While still warm, gently press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely. Dust the cookies with powdered sugar before pressing in the kisses.
Notes
These cookies are best enjoyed within the first few days. Experiment with different gelatin flavors for unique variations!
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg