Description
Delicate, tender cookies infused with strawberry flavor and topped with a chocolate kiss, perfect for gifting or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 2 cups + 2 tbsp (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
- 24–30 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
- Finely grated lemon zest (1/2 tsp) (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder (optional)
- A splash of high-quality white chocolate drizzle (optional)
- Sprinkles or crushed freeze-dried strawberries (optional)
Instructions
- Remove butter and egg from the fridge 30–60 minutes before baking to reach room temperature.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl at medium speed for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla, and optional almond extract, mixing until smooth.
- Incorporate strawberry gelatin into the mixture until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Using a tablespoon, portion and roll dough into balls and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and arrange chilled dough balls on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly soft.
- Let cookies rest for 2 minutes, then gently press a chocolate kiss into each center.
- Dust lightly with powdered sugar and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill the dough to prevent spreading and ensure a beautiful dome shape. For a delightful presentation, layer cookies in a decorative tin with parchment paper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, strawberry, chocolate, baking