Pink Strawberry Kiss Cookies
Pink strawberry Kiss cookies made with strawberry-flavored dough and topped with chocolate Kisses. Perfect for holidays and parties.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 package 3 oz strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for rolling
- 24 chocolate Kisses unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, strawberry gelatin mix, and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls and roll each in granulated sugar.
- Place on baking sheets a few inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until set but still soft.
- Remove from oven and immediately press a chocolate Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Cool on baking sheet briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Unwrap Kisses before baking for quick placement. Cookies crack slightly around the edges, which is normal.