Sweet and Simple Strawberry Kiss Cookies with Chocolate Kisses
These Sweet and Simple Strawberry Kiss Cookies with Chocolate Kisses are delightful treats that combine the vibrant flavor of strawberries with the richness of chocolate. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. With a chewy texture and a melty chocolate center, these cookies are sure to bring smiles with every bite.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 36 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free, Dairy Free options available
Ingredients
2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Baking powder
½ teaspoon Salt
1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup Granulated sugar
½ cup Packed light brown sugar
2 Large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon Strawberry extract
A few drops Red food coloring (optional)
¼ cup Freeze-dried strawberries, crushed (optional)
About 36-40 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
½ cup Granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Prep Your Workspace: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and strawberry extracts, and food coloring if using
- Gradually Add Dry to Wet: Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined
- Chill (Optional): Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes
- Form the Cookies: Roll portions of dough into balls and coat in granulated sugar
- Bake the First Batch: Arrange the dough balls on prepared sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes
- Add the Kisses: Press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each warm cookie
- Cool Completely: Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack
Notes
For best results, chill the dough before baking to prevent spreading.