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Strawberry Kiss Cookies

These Strawberry Kiss Cookies are soft, pink cookies with a chocolate surprise in the middle, infusing your kitchen with a nostalgic aroma.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 30 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Helps control salt.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature Use room temperature for smooth mixing.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
  • 2 cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour If dough is sticky, add extra flour.
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin mix Gives color and flavor quickly.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting Dust cookies before pressing chocolate kisses.
  • 24-30 pieces chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped

Method
 

Making the Dough
  1. Beat butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extract; beat until shiny and combined.
  3. Sprinkle in the strawberry gelatin and mix until the dough turns pink.
  4. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry mix to the wet on low speed until a soft dough forms.
  6. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough; roll into smooth balls with your palms.
  7. Place dough balls on a parchment-lined sheet and chill for at least 1 hour.
Baking the Cookies
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange chilled dough 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  2. Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges look set and slightly firm.
  3. Let cookies sit on the sheet for 2 minutes, then press an unwrapped chocolate kiss into each warm cookie.
  4. Dust with powdered sugar before pressing the kisses to avoid dusty chocolate.

Notes

Chill dough overnight for a time-saver. If cookies spread too thin, chill the sheet for 10 minutes before baking. For a variation, add 1 tsp lemon zest.