Description
Tender fruity sugar cookies topped with classic chocolate Hershey’s Kisses, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 cups + 2 tablespoons (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
- 24–30 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extract; beat until combined. Sprinkle in the strawberry gelatin powder and mix until evenly distributed.
- Add dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture and mix on low speed until a soft, pink dough forms.
- Shape & chill: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into smooth balls. Arrange the balls on a lined baking sheet and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place chilled dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 11–13 minutes, until the edges look set.
- Add the chocolate kisses: Remove from the oven, let rest for 2 minutes, dust with powdered sugar, then press a chocolate kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
- Cool: Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely so the chocolate sets.
Notes
Butter cannot be substituted with margarine; for a dairy-free version, use vegan butter. Gelatin may be substituted with freeze-dried strawberry powder.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, chocolate, strawberry, dessert, sweet treats