Strawberry Kiss Cookies are a soft, buttery treat with a delightful fruity twist, topped with a bright strawberry-flavored chocolate kiss. These cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day, gifting, or adding a festive touch to any dessert table.

Unlike typical sugar cookies, these treats combine soft texture with the iconic chocolate kiss to create a charming presentation and an indulgent bite every time.

Why These Strawberry Kiss Cookies Are a Must-Try

Soft and chewy texture – melts in your mouth
Festive appeal – perfect for Valentine’s Day or special occasions
Simple to make – beginner-friendly recipe
Customizable – swap chocolate kisses for other flavors or colors

Ingredients

All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Salt
Unsalted butter, softened
Granulated sugar
Brown sugar, packed
Eggs
Vanilla extract
Strawberry-flavored chocolate kisses

Instructions

Preheat oven:
Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Prepare dry ingredients:
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
Cream butter and sugar:
In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla:
Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Combine with dry ingredients:
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
Shape cookies:
Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart, and flatten slightly.
Bake cookies:
Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
Add chocolate kisses:
Immediately press a strawberry-flavored chocolate kiss into the center of each warm cookie. Cool completely on wire racks.

Tips for Perfect Strawberry Kiss Cookies

Use room-temperature butter for smooth mixing
Do not overbake to maintain soft centers
Cool slightly before transferring to avoid breaking the chocolate
Decorate further with sprinkles for added flair

Flavor Variations

Chocolate Lover’s Twist: use milk or dark chocolate kisses instead
Nutty Crunch: roll cookie dough in finely chopped nuts before baking
Fruit & Cream: add freeze-dried strawberry powder to dough for extra flavor
Festive Sprinkles: add Valentine’s Day themed sprinkles before baking

Serving Suggestions

Pack in decorative tins for gifting
Serve with milk, hot cocoa, or coffee
Display as part of a Valentine’s Day dessert platter

Fun Fact

The chocolate kiss cookie concept originated from classic thumbprint cookies, where a small indentation is filled with chocolate or jam. The Strawberry Kiss Cookie combines this concept with seasonal strawberry-flavored chocolate for a festive twist.