Strawberry Kiss Cookies (Printer-Friendly)
Buttery pink cookies paired with chocolate centers and a light sprinkle of powdered sugar.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dough
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226g)
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1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
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2 cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (280g)
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
→ Topping
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24-30 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
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1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using; beat until combined. Mix in strawberry gelatin powder until fully incorporated.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft pink dough forms. Add 1-2 tablespoons extra flour if dough is too sticky.
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Scoop 1 tablespoon dough and roll into smooth balls. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight to prevent spreading.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange chilled dough balls on lined baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart. Bake 11-13 minutes until edges are set and slightly firm. Cookies may appear soft in center but will firm while cooling. Do not press indentation before baking.
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Remove cookies from oven and let sit 2 minutes on baking sheet. Gently press a chocolate kiss into center of each warm cookie to adhere without melting too much chocolate.
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Transfer cookies to wire rack and cool completely, allowing chocolate centers to set.
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Dust cookies with powdered sugar before pressing in chocolate kisses to avoid sugar on chocolate.
# Extra Tips:
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Chilling dough overnight yields thicker cookies. Baking at 325°F for 1-2 extra minutes helps reduce spreading. Adding food coloring enhances pink color. To reshape flat cookies, gently push edges inward while warm.