Strawberry Kiss Cookies (Printable)

Buttery cookies with fresh strawberry flavor topped with chocolate kisses.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 1/2 cup finely diced fresh strawberries
09 - 2 tbsp 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, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Mix in egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
06 - Gently fold diced strawberries and strawberry jam into dough until evenly distributed.
07 - Sop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake 11-13 minutes until edges begin to turn golden brown.
09 - Immediately press one chocolate kiss into center of each warm cookie.
10 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These cookies taste like fresh strawberries wrapped in buttery sweetness, like spring arrived on your plate
  • The chocolate kiss in the center creates this perfect melty surprise that makes everyone smile
02 -
  • Press the chocolate kisses in right when the cookies come out of the oven or they will not stick properly
  • Fresh strawberries add moisture, so do not overbake or the cookies will become tough instead of tender
03 -
  • Pat diced strawberries dry with paper towels before folding them into the dough to prevent spreading
  • Use a small cookie scoop for uniform size and perfectly consistent baking times

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