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These adorable pink treats blend buttery goodness with strawberry flavor in every bite. Each cookie holds a chocolate kiss right in the center, making them both cute and tasty. They'll brighten up any dessert tray with their sweet charm and pretty color.
I first made these for my kid's classroom Valentine's party, but now everyone wants them all the time. What makes them so popular? It's that surprising mix of strawberry and chocolate that nobody can resist - grown-ups included!
Key Ingredients
- Butter: Should be soft enough for a finger to make a dent but not mushy or melted
- Strawberry Gelatin: Gives these cookies their sweet berry taste and pretty pink look
- Egg: Don't use it cold from the fridge or your dough might clump up
- Vanilla Extract: Real vanilla works best to cut through the sweetness
- Chocolate Kisses: Take the wrappers off before you start baking so they're ready to go
- All-Purpose Flour: Scoop with a spoon into measuring cups for the right amount
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Step-by-Step Guide
- Step 1:
- Set out butter and egg about 2 hours before you start baking so they warm up naturally
- Step 2:
- Whip the butter by itself until it looks fluffy and soft for about a minute
- Step 3:
- Slowly pour in sugar while mixing and watch it get fluffier and lighter
- Step 4:
- Break your egg into a small bowl first to check for shell bits before adding it in
- Step 5:
- Add in flavors and mix just enough to blend them in so cookies stay tender
- Step 6:
- Add the gelatin powder bit by bit while stirring to avoid lumps
- Step 7:
- Mix all your dry stuff in a separate bowl so everything spreads evenly
- Step 8:
- Mix in flour in three batches, stirring just until it disappears each time
- Step 9:
- Form smooth balls by rolling dough between your hands
- Step 10:
- Make holes in center by gently pressing and turning your thumb
- Step 11:
- Keep an eye on them while they bake until the sides just barely set
- Step 12:
- Put chocolate kisses in right when they come out of the oven while still warm
Gorgeous Serving Ideas
Show off your cookies by placing them in rings on a fancy plate, letting all those chocolate peaks create a beautiful pattern everyone will admire.
Keeping Them Fresh
To keep these cookies soft and yummy, store them with wax paper between each layer in a container that seals tight.
When my grandkids come over, they can't wait to help with these cookies. Their tiny thumbs make just the right sized holes, and they're so proud when they carefully place each chocolate kiss on top.
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These sweet strawberry cookies have become a family tradition for us. Every Valentine's Day, grandparents, parents, and kids all gather to bake them together. We fill the kitchen with laughter and the wonderful smell of strawberries mixed with chocolate as we make batch after batch.
Common Questions
- → Can I prepare these cookies days before serving?
- Absolutely, just keep them in a sealed container for up to 5 days, or pop them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- → What causes my cookies to flatten too much?
- Your butter might be too warm. Try using cooler butter and stick the dough in the fridge if it feels soft.
- → Will sugar-free gelatin powder work?
- You can use it, but your cookies might turn out a bit different in texture and won't be as sweet.
- → When should I put the chocolate kisses on top?
- Wait until the cookies have cooled slightly but are still warm, usually 2-3 minutes after you take them out of the oven.
- → Is the almond extract necessary?
- No worries if you don't have it - you can leave it out or just add more vanilla instead.