🎉 Introduction
Some cookies are cute. Some are delicious. And then there are cookies that instantly steal hearts. These Strawberry Kiss Cookies belong to that last category. Soft, buttery, and delicately strawberry-flavored, each cookie is topped with a rich chocolate kiss that melts slightly into the center—making every bite feel special.
Perfect for Valentine’s Day, romantic dessert tables, gift boxes, or festive celebrations, these cookies stand out thanks to their beautiful pink color and irresistible combination of fruity sweetness and chocolate richness. They’re playful, eye-catching, and surprisingly easy to make, even for beginner bakers.
If you’re looking for a Valentine cookie recipe, a pink dessert idea, or a crowd-pleasing treat with chocolate, these Strawberry Kiss Cookies are guaranteed to be a favorite from the first look to the last crumb.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop or spoon
- Cooling rack
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 package strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
For Topping
- 24 chocolate kiss candies
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and strawberry-flavored gelatin mix. This ensures even color and flavor throughout the cookies.
Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugars
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and powdered sugar until light, fluffy, and creamy. This step is essential for soft, tender cookies.
Step 4: Add the Wet Ingredients
Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully combined and smooth.
Step 5: Combine the Dough
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix gently until a soft, slightly thick dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
Step 6: Shape the Cookies
Scoop dough into even portions and roll into smooth balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Step 7: Bake
Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the cookies are set but still soft in the center. The tops should look slightly cracked but not browned.
Step 8: Add the Chocolate Kiss
Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press one chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. The cookie will crack slightly around the edges—this is normal and adds charm.
Step 9: Cool
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely. The chocolate will set as they cool.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 9–11 minutes
- Total Time: About 30 minutes
Perfect for quick holiday baking with beautiful results.
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Storage
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days
Refrigeration
- Not required, but acceptable for warmer climates
Freezing
- Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months
- Thaw at room temperature before serving
Reheating
- Reheating is not recommended to preserve the chocolate shape
🥄 Variations
- Extra Strawberry Flavor: Add a little more gelatin mix
- Sugar-Coated Cookies: Roll dough balls in granulated sugar before baking
- Mini Version: Use smaller dough balls and mini chocolate candies
- Double Chocolate: Add chocolate chips into the dough
- Festive Colors: Use different colored gelatin for themed holidays
❓ 10 FAQs
- Why use strawberry gelatin mix?
It adds flavor, color, and softness to the cookies. - Do these cookies taste artificial?
No, the strawberry flavor is mild and pleasant. - Can I skip almond extract?
Yes, but it enhances the overall flavor. - Why add the chocolate after baking?
To keep its shape and glossy finish. - Can kids help make these cookies?
Yes, shaping and adding the chocolate is fun. - Do these cookies spread a lot?
No, they hold their shape well. - Can I chill the dough?
Yes, but it’s not required. - Are these cookies very sweet?
They’re balanced by the chocolate center. - Can I use another chocolate topping?
Yes, but kisses give the classic look. - What makes these cookies special?
Their pink color, soft texture, and chocolate heart center.
🏁 Conclusion
These Strawberry Kiss Cookies are everything a Valentine’s dessert should be—soft, sweet, colorful, and made with love. With their delicate strawberry flavor and rich chocolate center, they’re perfect for gifting, sharing, or enjoying during a cozy celebration.
Simple to make and impossible to resist, these cookies are sure to become a Valentine’s Day classic in your baking collection.
Strawberry Kiss Cookies – Soft, Pink Valentine Cookies with a Chocolate Heart
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and strawberry-flavored gelatin mix. This ensures even color and flavor throughout the cookies.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and powdered sugar until light, fluffy, and creamy. This step is essential for soft, tender cookies.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix gently until a soft, slightly thick dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Scoop dough into even portions and roll into smooth balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the cookies are set but still soft in the center. The tops should look slightly cracked but not browned.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press one chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. The cookie will crack slightly around the edges—this is normal and adds charm.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely. The chocolate will set as they cool.
Notes
It adds flavor, color, and softness to the cookies. Do these cookies taste artificial?
No, the strawberry flavor is mild and pleasant. Can I skip almond extract?
Yes, but it enhances the overall flavor. Why add the chocolate after baking?
To keep its shape and glossy finish. Can kids help make these cookies?
Yes, shaping and adding the chocolate is fun. Do these cookies spread a lot?
No, they hold their shape well. Can I chill the dough?
Yes, but it’s not required. Are these cookies very sweet?
They’re balanced by the chocolate center. Can I use another chocolate topping?
Yes, but kisses give the classic look. What makes these cookies special?
Their pink color, soft texture, and chocolate heart center. 🏁 Conclusion These Strawberry Kiss Cookies are everything a Valentine’s dessert should be—soft, sweet, colorful, and made with love. With their delicate strawberry flavor and rich chocolate center, they’re perfect for gifting, sharing, or enjoying during a cozy celebration. Simple to make and impossible to resist, these cookies are sure to become a Valentine’s Day classic in your baking collection.
