Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
– 24 chocolate kisses, unwrapped
– Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your Homemade Strawberry Kiss Cookies:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in the chopped fresh strawberries, being cautious not to overmix.
7. Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
8. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Add Chocolate Kisses: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
10. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Dust with Powdered Sugar: If desired, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
By following these steps, you will create a batch of amazing Homemade Strawberry Kiss Cookies that are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 120 kcal per cookie
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 2g