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Strawberry Kiss Cookies

Soft and chewy cookies topped with strawberry-flavored chocolate kisses, perfect for Valentine's Day or gifting.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 24 strawberry-flavored chocolate kisses

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Gradually mix in flour mixture until soft dough forms.
  6. Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, flatten slightly, bake 10–12 minutes.
  7. Immediately press a strawberry chocolate kiss into each cookie center. Cool on wire racks.

Notes

Do not overbake to maintain soft centers.