Description
Strawberry Kiss Cookies bring sweet romance to your dessert table with chocolate-studded sugar cookies topped by perfect Hershey’s Kisses. Craving a simple treat that feels like a warm hug from your favorite bakery? These cookies blend classic comfort with a playful strawberry twist that melts hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 package strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
Extracts and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Finishing Touches:
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 24–30 chocolate kiss candies
Instructions
- Cream 1 cup softened butter with 1 cup granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes until your mixture becomes light and airy.
- Add 1 large egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and ½ tsp almond extract, blending until smooth.
- Mix in 3 oz strawberry gelatin powder thoroughly, creating a vibrant pink base.
- Whisk 2 cups + 2 tbsp flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and ¼ tsp salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture on low speed until your dough forms a soft, consistent texture.
- If dough feels sticky, incorporate 1-2 extra tablespoons flour to achieve perfect consistency.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon dough and roll between palms into smooth balls.
- Chill cookie dough balls on a lined baking sheet for minimum 1 hour in refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Arrange chilled dough balls 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes until cookie edges look set and firm.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest 2 minutes on baking sheet.
- Gently press 1 chocolate kiss into center of each warm cookie.
- Transfer cookies to wire rack, allowing them to cool completely.
- Dust cookies with ¼ cup powdered sugar before chocolate sets.
Notes
- Always chill the dough for at least an hour to prevent spreading and maintain the cookie’s shape.
- Use fresh, room-temperature ingredients for the best texture and consistent mixing.
- The strawberry gelatin gives a natural pink color and fruity flavor, so choose a high-quality brand.
- When adding chocolate kisses, work quickly while cookies are still warm to help them adhere perfectly.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 11-13 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 64 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg