These Strawberry Kiss Cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with sweet strawberry flavor! Topped with a chocolate kiss, they make the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day, holiday cookie exchanges, or any time you want a fun and fruity twist on classic blossom cookies.
Ingredients 🛒
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for a rich, buttery base)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adds sweetness and slight crispness)
- 1 large egg, at room temperature (helps with structure and texture)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (enhances the flavor)
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional) (adds a hint of nuttiness)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for the perfect soft and tender texture)
- ½ tsp baking powder (helps the cookies rise slightly)
- ½ tsp salt (balances the sweetness)
- 3 tbsp strawberry gelatin (Jell-O mix) (adds strawberry flavor and a pop of pink color!)
For Rolling & Topping:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling the dough balls before baking)
- 24 chocolate kisses, unwrapped (Hershey’s Kisses work great!)
Step-by-Step Instructions 👩🍳
1. Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Make the Cookie Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and strawberry gelatin powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
