Description
Strawberry Kiss Cookies are delightful bite-sized treats featuring a tender, buttery pink dough infused with vanilla and almond extracts. Each cookie is filled with sweet strawberry jam, rolled in sugar for a delicate crunch, and topped with a rich milk chocolate kiss, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Red food coloring (few drops)
Additional
- Sugar for rolling
- 48 milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully combined, infusing the dough with rich flavors.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Color the Dough: Add a few drops of red food coloring to the dough and mix evenly until you achieve your desired shade of pink.
- Shape Dough Balls: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Use your thumb to press an indentation in the center of each ball to hold the jam filling.
- Fill with Jam: Spoon a small amount of strawberry jam into each indentation carefully to avoid overflow during baking.
- Roll in Sugar: Roll each cookie ball in sugar, coating them evenly for a sweet, crunchy exterior.
- Bake Cookies: Place the cookies about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set but not browned to maintain softness.
- Add Chocolate Kisses: Remove the cookies from the oven and gently press a milk chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie while still warm. Let them sit on the baking sheet for 2 minutes to set.
- Cool: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Do not overbake the cookies; edges should be set but not brown for a soft texture.
- Adjust the red food coloring gradually to achieve the preferred shade.
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For a nut-free version, ensure chocolate kisses and jam are free from nut contamination.
