Description
Strawberry Kiss Cookies with Chocolate Hearts are soft, buttery, and infused with a sweet strawberry flavor, topped with a rich chocolate kiss. These vibrant pink cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day, holidays, or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pink or red food coloring
- 24 Hershey’s chocolate kisses
- Powdered sugar (optional for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg yolk, strawberry extract, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to achieve the desired pink hue and mix until evenly incorporated.
- Roll the dough into small balls (about one inch in diameter). Optionally, roll each ball in powdered sugar for a crackled appearance.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Remove from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use Different Extracts: Swap strawberry extract for raspberry or almond extract.
- Coat in Sugar: Roll dough in granulated sugar before baking for a crisp outer layer.
- Try Different Chocolates: Use dark chocolate, white chocolate, or caramel-filled kisses.
- Add Sprinkles: Decorate with heart-shaped sprinkles before baking.
- Make Them Gluten-Free: Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: dessert , cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry cookies, chocolate kiss cookies, Valentine’s Day dessert, easy cookie recipe, pink cookies