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Strawberry Kiss Cookies

Strawberry Kiss Cookies

Soft, buttery strawberry cookies rolled in sugar and topped with a chocolate kiss. These festive pink treats are perfect for Valentine’s Day and come together in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 135
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp strawberry gelatin powder
  • red food coloring, optional
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for rolling
  • 36–40 chocolate kisses, unwrapped

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, strawberry gelatin powder, and food coloring if using.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined.
  6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll each in granulated sugar.
  7. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets and bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set.
  8. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Notes

Press the chocolate kisses into the cookies immediately after baking while they are still hot. Avoid overbaking to keep the centers soft and tender.