Description
Sweet strawberry kiss cookies bring romantic bakery magic to dessert lovers. Chocolate-dipped sugar cookies crowned with strawberry Hershey’s kisses create irresistible treats perfect for sharing with someone special.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 24 chocolate kisses, unwrapped
- Pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip butter and sugar together until the mixture transforms into a light, airy cloud-like consistency.
- Introduce egg and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to create a smooth, unified base.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate container, ensuring a lump-free dry mixture.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Incorporate strawberry jam and optional pink food coloring, gently swirling until the dough achieves a uniform, blush-like appearance.
- Craft delicate 1-inch dough spheres, positioning them with ample breathing room on the prepared baking sheet.
- Slide the cookie-laden sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the edges to transform into a delicate golden hue, approximately 12-14 minutes.
- Immediately upon removal, crown each warm cookie with a chocolate kiss, creating a gentle indentation with a soft press.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a brief 5-minute interlude before transferring to a wire cooling rack for complete temperature reduction.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature for easier creaming and smoother cookie texture.
- Use high-quality strawberry jam for more intense fruity flavor and vibrant color.
- Consider substituting food coloring with natural alternatives like beetroot powder for a healthier option.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg