Description
Delightful cookies bursting with strawberry flavor and rich chocolate kisses.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 2 cups + 2 tbsp (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
- 24-30 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
- Mix in the strawberry-flavored gelatin powder.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll it into balls, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the chilled dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes or until the edges are firm.
- Press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie, allowing it to melt slightly.
- Cool on a wire rack before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough to maintain shape while baking.