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Strawberry Kiss Cookies Recipe

Prepare to fall in love with these Strawberry Kiss Cookies, where each bite brings a delightful fusion of tender, buttery cookie and a heart of chocolate. Infused with a swirl of strawberry jam, these cookies are not just treats; they’re little love notes to your taste buds! Perfect for sharing with loved ones or treating yourself on a cozy evening, these cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat. Join me, Emma, as we bake a batch together—you won’t want to miss out on these adorable, scrumptious delights!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cupunsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cupgranulated sugar
  • 1large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract
  • 2 cupsall-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoonbaking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/2 cupstrawberry jam
  • Pink food coloring (optional)
  • 24chocolate kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

  1. PreheatOven: Start by heating yourovento 350°F (175°C) and lining your baking sheet withparchment paper.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Add Jam and Color: Fold in the strawberry jam and a few drops of pink food coloring (if desired) until the dough is uniformly colored.
  7. Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake: Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are just golden.
  9. Add Chocolate Kiss: Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie after baking.
  10. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to awire rackto cool completely.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute the butter with a plant-based alternative, use a flax egg, and choose vegan chocolate kisses.
Experiment with different jam flavors like raspberry or apricot for a fun twist.

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