Ingredients
Equipment
Method
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.
Notes
🧊 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.
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.