Description
Delight in these soft and fruity Strawberry Kiss Cookies, featuring a perfect balance of sweet strawberry gelatin and rich chocolate kisses. These cookies bake up beautifully with a tender crumb and a pop of chocolate in every bite, making them a festive and irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
- 2 cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
Topping
- 24-30 chocolate kiss candies
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat and Cream Butter & Sugar: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for your cookies.
- Add Wet Ingredients: To the creamed mixture, add the large egg, vanilla extract, and the strawberry-flavored gelatin mix. Mix well to incorporate all ingredients uniformly, infusing the dough with delightful strawberry flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully combined to form a soft cookie dough.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least one hour. Chilling helps the dough firm up and improves the texture of the cookies while baking.
- Shape Cookies and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of the chilled dough and place them onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes or until the edges are set and lightly golden.
- Add Chocolate Kiss Centers: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press one chocolate kiss candy into the center of each warm cookie, allowing it to soften slightly and adhere without melting completely.
- Cool and Finish: Allow the cookies to cool on wire racks. Once cooled, dust lightly with powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for best creaming results.
- Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent spreading and to enhance flavor.
- If desired, substitute chocolate kisses with white chocolate or flavored candies for variation.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
