Description
Delightful cookies featuring a soft, pink dough with a rich chocolate kiss center, perfect for sharing and creating sweet memories.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 2 cups + 2 tbsp (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
- 24-30 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using), mixing until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the strawberry-flavored gelatin powder until thoroughly blended.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until a soft, pink dough forms. Add extra flour if needed.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into smooth balls. Place on a lined baking sheet.
- Chill the dough balls in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and arrange the chilled dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until edges appear set.
- Allow to sit on baking sheet for 2 minutes before pressing a chocolate kiss into each cookie center.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely.
- Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar just before serving.
Notes
Chilling the dough is crucial to maintaining the shape during baking. For added flavor, consider mixing in finely chopped strawberries.