Strawberry Kiss Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, buttery cookies with fresh strawberry flavor and chocolate kisses. Easy to make and perfect for spring celebrations.

# What You Need:

→ For the Cookies

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 cup finely diced fresh strawberries
09 - 2 tablespoons strawberry jam

→ For Topping

10 - 24 milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in the diced strawberries and strawberry jam until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.
09 - Remove from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
10 - Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of fresh strawberries and chocolate hits that perfect sweet-tart balance
  • They look stunning on a plate but come together in under 35 minutes
02 -
  • Fresh strawberries add moisture so the cookies stay soft longer but also need gentle handling when mixing
  • Press the chocolate kisses in immediately after baking while the cookies are still hot
03 -
  • If your strawberries are extra juicy, toss them in a tablespoon of flour before folding into the dough
  • Room temperature ingredients create the most uniform texture and prevent cookies from spreading too thin

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