Strawberry Kiss Cookies
Delightful cookies combining a buttery base with rich chocolate and strawberry jam, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use high-quality butter for best flavor.
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar Plus more for dusting.
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the filling
- 1 cup strawberry jam A good quality jam will enhance the flavor.
- 24 pieces chocolate kiss candies Add immediately after cookies come out of the oven.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
Baking
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Using your thumb, create an indentation in each ball.
- Fill each indentation with strawberry jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are golden. Press a chocolate kiss in the center of each cookie right after they come out of the oven.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Finishing Touch
- Once cooled, dust cookies lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For best results, chill dough before rolling into balls. Experiment with different flavors of jam for variations. Store in an airtight container.