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Strawberry Kiss Cookies

Delightful Strawberry Kiss Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Strawberry Kiss Cookies are soft, buttery treats with a hidden chocolate surprise, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 43 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Use room temperature for easier creaming.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Brown sugar can be added for a deeper flavor.
  • 1 large egg Ensure it is at room temperature for optimal mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for the best taste.
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract Can be omitted if desired.
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and level to avoid too much flour.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package strawberry-flavored gelatin mix Avoid substituting with fresh strawberries as it alters the dough.
For the Topping
  • to taste powdered sugar For dusting and decoration.
  • 24 chocolate kiss candies Use unwrapped candies for convenience.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cookie scoop
  • baking sheet
  • whisk
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until well incorporated.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir in the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  3. Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place on a lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange chilled dough balls on ungreased baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 11-13 minutes.
  5. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes, then press a chocolate kiss candy into the center of each cookie.
  6. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough to prevent spreading. Avoid overmixing to maintain softness.

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