Strawberry Kiss Cookies: A Sweet and Buttery Treat 🍓💋🍪
These Strawberry Kiss Cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with sweet strawberry flavor! Topped with a chocolate kiss, they make the perfect treat for Valentine's Day, holiday cookie exchanges, or any time you want a fun and fruity twist on classic blossom cookies.
Ingredients 🛒
For the Cookie Dough:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened(for a rich, buttery base)
1 cup granulated sugar(adds sweetness and slight crispness)
1 large egg, at room temperature(helps with structure and texture)
1 tsp vanilla extract(enhances the flavor)
½ tsp almond extract (optional)(adds a hint of nuttiness)
2 cups all-purpose flour(for the perfect soft and tender texture)
½ tsp baking powder(helps the cookies rise slightly)
½ tsp salt(balances the sweetness)
3 tbsp strawberry gelatin (Jell-O mix)(adds strawberry flavor and a pop of pink color!)
For Rolling & Topping:
¼ cup granulated sugar(for rolling the dough balls before baking)
24 chocolate kisses, unwrapped (Hershey’s Kisses work great!)
Step-by-Step Instructions 👩🍳
1. Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Make the Cookie Dough
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and strawberry gelatin powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.