Here’s a delicious recipe for Strawberry Kiss Cookies. These cookies are soft, sweet, and have a fun twist with a strawberry-flavored candy or a strawberry jam in the center!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam or strawberry preserves (optional for filling)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- 1 package of strawberry-flavored hard candies (like Jolly Rancher or Lifesavers) OR 1 cup of chopped freeze-dried strawberries (for extra flavor)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and then roll them in powdered sugar to coat. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between them.
- Add Strawberry Flavor (Optional): Gently press a thumbprint or create a small well in the center of each cookie with your finger. If you want to use strawberry jam, place a small spoonful of jam in the center. If you’re using strawberry candies, you can either crush them and sprinkle them in the center of each cookie or place a whole candy on top (they will melt and form a sweet “kiss” effect).
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy: Once cooled, these strawberry-flavored cookies are ready to enjoy!
Let me know if you try them or if you need any adjustments!
