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.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in egg, vanilla extract, strawberry gelatin powder, and food coloring if using.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll each in granulated sugar.
- Place dough balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets and bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set.
- 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.