Description
Delightful strawberry cookies with a gooey chocolate center, reminiscent of childhood baking memories.
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
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 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 until well combined. Stir in the strawberry-flavored gelatin until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring on low speed until a soft, pink dough forms. If too soft or sticky, add 1-2 extra tablespoons of flour.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball. Place on a lined baking sheet and chill for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place chilled dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving 2 inches of space between each.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges look set. The cookies might look soft in the center but will firm up as they cool.
- Let cookies rest for 2 minutes after baking. While warm, gently press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before adding the kisses.
Notes
Dough can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg