Strawberry Kiss Cookies
Delight in these soft and buttery Strawberry Kiss Cookies, featuring a tender cookie base topped with a sweet, fruity strawberry-flavored kiss candy. Perfect for spring gatherings or a charming treat any time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- About 30 strawberry-flavored kiss candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form the dough.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
- Immediately press one strawberry kiss candy into the center of each warm cookie.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes until the kiss softens slightly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra color and flavor, try using assorted fruit-flavored kisses or drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies for a decorative touch.
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