Strawberry Kiss Soft Cookies (Printable Format)

Soft, buttery cookies with fresh strawberries and a chocolate kiss topping for sweet enjoyment.

# What You Need:

→ Cookie Base

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

→ Strawberry Add-ins

08 - 1/2 cup finely diced fresh strawberries
09 - 2 tbsp strawberry jam

→ Topping

10 - 24 milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Mix in egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated into the butter mixture.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender texture.
06 - Gently fold diced strawberries and strawberry jam into dough until evenly distributed throughout.
07 - Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
08 - Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges begin to turn golden brown while centers remain slightly soft.
09 - Remove from oven and immediately press one chocolate kiss into the center of each warm cookie while still on baking sheet.
10 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The combination of fresh strawberries and melting chocolate creates that perfect bite of something fruity and rich all at once
  • These cookies come together in under 30 minutes but look like you spent all afternoon on them
02 -
  • Press the chocolate kisses in immediately after baking or they will not stick properly to the cookies
  • Do not overbake these cookies since they continue firming up on the hot baking sheet
03 -
  • Freeze dried strawberries crushed into powder add concentrated strawberry flavor without extra moisture
  • Chill the dough for 15 minutes if your kitchen is warm to prevent excessive spreading

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