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

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
  2. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and strawberry gelatin powder.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

3. Shape & Coat the Cookies





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