Description
Delightful cookies combining sweet strawberries and creamy chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
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
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
- 24–30 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using), mixing well. Stir in the strawberry-flavored gelatin powder until fully combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft pink dough forms. If it’s too sticky, add 1-2 tablespoons of flour.
- Shape & Chill: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a smooth ball. Place on a lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the chilled dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Avoid pressing down on the dough.
- Add Chocolate Kisses: Bake for 11-13 minutes until the edges are set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 2 minutes before gently pressing a chocolate kiss into each cookie.
- Cool Completely: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: Before the chocolate sets, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for that extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for 2-3 months. Consider serving with fresh strawberries or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, strawberry, dessert, chocolate, sweet treats