Strawberry Kiss Cookies Recipe
If you love classic blossom cookies, you’re going to adore these Strawberry Kiss Cookies. They’re soft, buttery, and bursting with sweet strawberry flavor, topped with a chocolate kiss in the center for the perfect finishing touch.
The combination of fruity strawberry cookies and smooth chocolate creates a sweet balance that everyone loves.
Ingredients
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon Strawberry Flavoring Extract
• Hot pink food coloring
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ granulated sugar (for rolling)
• 20-24 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add Egg and Flavor
Mix in the egg, Strawberry Flavoring Extract, and Hot pink food coloring until well combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Make the Dough
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until la soft cookie dough forms.
6. Shape the Cookies
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into balls, and coat each ball in granulated sugar.
Place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are set but still soft.
8. Add the Chocolate Kiss
Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
9. Cool
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Tips for the Beat Strawberry Kiss Cookies
• Use gel or oil-based food coloring
This gives the cookies a vibrant pink color without thinning the dough.
• Don’t overbake
The cookies should still be slightly soft in the center when you remove them from the oven.
• Press the chocolate kiss gently
If you press too hoard, the cookies may crack.
• Chill the dough if needed
If the dough feels sticky, chill it for about 20 minutes before rolling.
Variations
• Strawberry Sprinkle Cookies
Roll the dough in pink or heat sprinkles instead of sugar.
• White Chocolate Kiss Version
Use white chocolate kisses for a sweeter strawberry-and-cream flavor
• Strawberry Lemon Twist
Add a little lemon zest to brighten the strawberry flavor.
FAQ
1. Why did my chocolate kisses melt?
Chocolate kisses can soften from the heat of the cookies. To help them keep their shape, place the cookies in the fridge for 10 minutes after adding the kiss.
2. Can I use strawberry cake mix instead?
Yes, but the texture will be different. This recipe gives a more buttery cookie texture, while cake mix cookies tend to be softer and fluffier.
3. How do I store strawberry kiss cookies?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
4. Can I freeze these cookies?
Yes. You can freeze the baked cookies for up to 2 months in a sealed container.
5. Can I freeze the cookie dough?
Yes. Roll the dough into balls and freeze them. When ready to bake, simply add a couple extra minutes to the baking time.
