Strawberry Kiss Cookies (Printer-friendly)

Soft buttery cookies with fresh strawberry flavor and chocolate kisses.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Cookies

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 1/2 cup finely diced fresh strawberries
09 - 2 tbsp 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 11–13 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of fresh berries and melty chocolate creates the perfect sweet and creamy balance
  • These cookies look like springtime on a plate but taste like heaven year round
02 -
  • Fresh strawberries release moisture during baking, so these cookies stay softer than typical sugar cookies
  • Press those chocolate kisses in gently but firmly right out of the oven or they will not set properly
03 -
  • Pat your diced strawberries dry with paper towels before adding them to prevent excess moisture in the dough
  • Use really good quality strawberry jam since it contributes so much flavor to the final cookie

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