Description
These Strawberry Kiss Cookies are a sweet, fruity, and chocolatey delight! Made with buttery soft dough, infused with strawberry flavor, and topped with a rich Hershey’s Kiss, these cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day, holidays, or any time you crave a special treat. With their vibrant pink color and melt-in-your-mouth texture, they are as beautiful as they are delicious!
Ingredients
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- For the Cookies
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A few drops of pink food coloring (optional)
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 20 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, strawberry extract, vanilla extract, and food coloring, mixing until combined.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Form the Dough:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until set but still soft.
- Add the Chocolate Kiss:
- Immediately after removing from the oven, gently press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Let cool completely to allow the chocolate to set.
- Serve and Enjoy!
- Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, increase the extract to 1 ½ teaspoons.
- Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes before baking for extra soft cookies.
- Try different chocolates! Use white chocolate or dark chocolate Hershey’s Kisses for variety.
- Make them festive! Add colorful sprinkles for a fun holiday touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American