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Plate of strawberry kiss cookies decorated for Valentine's Day

Strawberry Kiss Cookies

Delightful strawberry-flavored cookies topped with chocolate kisses, perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Room temperature for better mixing
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg At room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract Optional
  • 2 cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour Add more if dough is too sticky
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
For Topping
  • 24-30 pieces chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until fully combined.
  3. Stir in the strawberry-flavored gelatin powder until well blended.
Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft, pink dough forms.
  3. If the dough is too soft or sticky, add 1-2 additional tablespoons of flour.
Shape & Chill the Cookies
  1. Scoop around 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it between your palms to create a smooth ball.
  2. Place the dough balls on a lined baking sheet and chill in the fridge for at least an hour, or overnight for the best results.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the chilled dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  3. Bake for 11-13 minutes, until the edges are set and slightly firm.
Add the Chocolate Kisses
  1. Let the cookies sit on the sheet for 2 minutes and gently push a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
Cool Completely
  1. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool entirely.
Dust with Powdered Sugar
  1. Before serving, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar.

Notes

Chilling the dough is crucial for maintaining the cookie shape. For healthier options, consider using sugar alternatives or different gelatin flavors.