Strawberry Kiss Cookies
These soft, buttery Strawberry Kiss Cookies are tinted pink with strawberry gelatin and topped with a classic chocolate kiss. They're a festive treat for Valentine’s Day or any sweet occasion, easy enough to bake with kids and cute enough to gift.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract optional
- 2 cups all-purpose flour + 2 tbsp (260g total)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 package strawberry gelatin mix 3 oz (85g)
For Topping
- 24–30 chocolate kiss candies unwrapped
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix well.
- Beat in the strawberry gelatin until combined and dough is pink.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until soft dough forms. Add extra flour if too sticky.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake chilled dough balls for 11–13 minutes. Let rest on sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- Gently press a chocolate kiss into each warm cookie. Let cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar once cookies are fully cooled.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough overnight. Swap strawberry gelatin for raspberry or cherry for fun flavor variations.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 25mgSugar: 13gVitamin A: 180IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
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