Strawberry Kiss Cookies
Delightful soft cookies with buttery sweetness, strawberry flavor, and a rich chocolate center that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar For delightful sweetness.
- 1 large egg Binding ingredient.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional) For an added layer of taste.
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Provides the perfect texture.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Helps the cookies rise.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness.
- 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin powder Brings a burst of fruity flavor.
- 2 tablespoons milk For moisture.
For the Filling
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam To fill the centers.
- 20 pieces chocolate truffle candies For a decadent surprise.
- Powdered sugar for dusting For a festive touch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) to the butter-sugar blend, and mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and strawberry gelatin powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until a cohesive dough forms.
Baking
- Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them 2 inches apart on a lined baking sheet.
- Create an indentation in each cookie center using your thumb or the back of a spoon.
- Fill each indentation with a small spoonful of strawberry jam and place a chocolate truffle in the center.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider using fresh strawberries or other flavors of jam. Rolling the cookie balls in crushed nuts before baking adds a delightful crunch.