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STRAWBERRY KISS COOKIES

These adorable and delicious cookies combine a buttery shortbread base with a sweet and colorful strawberry kiss candy. They're perfect for holidays, parties, or just a sweet treat. The chilling time is important for the texture, so plan accordingly.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Servings: 3 dozen
Calories: 150 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 bag (10-12 ounces) strawberry kiss candies, unwrapped

Instructions

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  1. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about1 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
  2. Add vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Chill the dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight. This chilling period is crucial for preventing spreading and making the dough easier to handle.
  6. Preheat and prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Shape the cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
  8. Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Be careful not to overbake.
  9. Add kisses: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, press a strawberry kiss candy firmly into the center of each cookie.
  10. Cool: Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Chilling: Chilling the dough is essential for preventing the cookies from spreading too much and for making the dough easier to handle. Don't skip this step!
  • Cookie Size: The size of the cookie balls will affect the baking time. Smaller balls will bake faster, and larger balls will take longer.
  • Kiss Placement: Pressing the kisses into the cookies while they are still hot is important. This will allow the kisses to adhere to the cookies as they cool.
  • Candy Variations: You can use other types of Hershey's kisses or similar candies in different flavors or colors.
  • Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 150kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 8g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3dozen

Amount Per Serving

Calories 150

% Daily Value*

Calories 150kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 8g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.