Description
Delightful strawberry cookies with a chocolate kiss in the center, evoking childhood memories of baking in grandma’s kitchen.
Ingredients
- 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
- Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if desired), mixing until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the strawberry-flavored gelatin powder until fully incorporated.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft, pink dough forms. If sticky, add 1-2 extra tablespoons of flour as needed.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the dough and roll it into a smooth ball in your hands. Place the balls on a lined baking sheet.
- Chill the dough balls in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight for optimal results.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and arrange the chilled dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, until the edges appear set.
- Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before pressing a chocolate kiss into the center.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
- Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar just prior to serving.
Notes
Chill the dough thoroughly for better shaping and flavor melding.
