Description
Sweet romance meets culinary charm in these strawberry kiss cookies, blending delicate shortbread with luscious strawberry preserves. Romantic bakers can craft these elegant treats that melt hearts with their perfect balance of buttery texture and fruity essence.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 12 cup granulated sugar
- 12 cup powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 12 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 12 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely ground
Finishing Ingredient:
- Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Seasoning:
- 14 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
- Cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Incorporate egg and flavor extracts, blending thoroughly to ensure even distribution of moisture and aromatics.
- Sift together dry ingredients, including ground freeze-dried strawberries, creating a delicate powder mixture.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, gently mixing until a soft, cohesive dough develops.
- Shape dough into uniform 1-inch spheres, positioning them evenly across the prepared baking surface.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- While cookies are still warm, gently nestle a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie, allowing the chocolate to slightly melt.
- Transfer cookies to a cooling rack, letting them rest until completely set and the chocolate stabilizes.
- Serve at room temperature, revealing a delightful strawberry-infused cookie with a chocolate center.
Notes
- Crush freeze-dried strawberries finely to ensure even color and flavor distribution throughout the cookie dough.
- Chill the dough for 15-30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and maintain a perfect round shape during baking.
- Use room temperature butter and egg for smoother mixing and better cookie texture, ensuring ingredients blend seamlessly.
- Swap Hershey’s Kisses with dairy-free chocolate for vegan adaptations, making the recipe inclusive for different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 106
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg