Description

Strawberry Kiss Cookies are soft, chewy treats infused with strawberry flavor and finished with a chocolate or vanilla kiss for bakery-quality appeal. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, spring parties, baby showers, or anytime you want a pretty, crowd-pleasing dessert. This easy recipe yields light pink cookies with tender centers, while the kiss adds a classic finish that’s absolutely irresistible for Pinterest-worthy desserts.

Ingredients

Scale

¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp strawberry extract (optional but recommended)
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
Pink food coloring (optional)

Topping:

30 chocolate or vanilla candy kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg, vanilla extract, strawberry extract, and food coloring if using. Mix well.
Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cookies are set but still soft.
Remove from oven and immediately press one candy kiss into the center of each cookie.
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

If the dough is too soft, chill 15–20 minutes for easier handling.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert, Cookies
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 60 mg
Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 20 mg

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