Description
Soft, pink, and irresistibly cute, this Strawberry Kiss Cookies Recipe features tender strawberry-flavored cookies dusted with powdered sugar and topped with a classic chocolate kiss. Perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you want a sweet, nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract, optional
2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 package 3 oz strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
¼ cup powdered sugar, for dusting
24–30 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
Instructions
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract if using; mix until combined.
Mix in strawberry gelatin until evenly incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
Roll dough into 1-tablespoon balls and place on a lined baking sheet. Chill for at least 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange chilled dough balls 2 inches apart and bake for 11–13 minutes.
Let cookies rest 2 minutes, then gently press a chocolate kiss into the center of each.
Cool completely and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading.
Dust cookies with powdered sugar before adding kisses if you want clean chocolate tops.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg