Description
Soft strawberry-flavored cookies topped with a molten chocolate kiss, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 2 cups + 2 tbsp (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 24–30 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and optional almond extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the strawberry-flavored gelatin powder, mixing until fully blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft, pink dough forms. If too sticky, add 1-2 tablespoons of flour.
- Roll about 1 tablespoon of dough between your palms to form smooth balls.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange chilled dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart. Do NOT press down on the dough.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges look set. Cookies may appear soft in the center but will firm up as they cool.
- Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before pressing a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie while still warm.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing the chocolate to set.
- Before adding kisses, dust each cookie with powdered sugar to prevent residue on the chocolate.
Notes
Experiment with different flavored gelatin and extracts for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, strawberry, dessert, baking, sweet treat