Strawberry Kiss Cookies (Print Version)
Soft butter cookies with fresh strawberry flavor and chocolate kisses. Easy to make and perfect for spring celebrations.
# What You Need:
→ Cookie Components
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 cup finely diced fresh strawberries
09 - 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
→ Topping
10 - 24 milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
06 - Gently fold diced strawberries and strawberry jam until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges just begin to turn golden.
09 - Remove from oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into center of each cookie.
10 - Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The combination of fresh strawberries and chocolate kisses feels like an instant mood lifter
- These cookies bring the brightness of spring into your kitchen without requiring any fancy techniques
02 -
- Fresh strawberries release moisture, so dice them into tiny pieces and pat them dry with paper towels before adding
- Press the chocolate kisses in gently but firmly, or they will pop right back out as the cookies cool
03 -
- If you want even more concentrated strawberry flavor, use freeze-dried strawberries crushed into powder instead of fresh ones
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking if your kitchen is very warm, which helps the cookies hold their shape better