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Strawberry Kiss Cookies

These delightful Strawberry Kiss Cookies combine the tartness of strawberries with the rich, creamy indulgence of chocolate, making them the perfect treat for spring gatherings or Valentine’s Day gifting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Sifted
  • 1/2 cup butter Room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Plus more for rolling
  • 1 large egg Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon citric acid Optional but recommended for flavor
For the Strawberry Flavor
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries Pulverized into powder
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese Softened
For the Chocolate Center
  • 24 pieces Hershey's Kisses Milk chocolate or choice of flavor

Method
 

Preparing the Dough
  1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and citric acid, mixing until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the flour and mix until just combined.
  4. Fold in the freeze-dried strawberry powder and cream cheese until evenly distributed.
  5. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Baking the Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Scoop tablespoon portions of the chilled dough, roll them in granulated sugar, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look underdone.
  4. Remove from oven and immediately press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie.
  5. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Layer with parchment paper to maintain their shape. To freeze, either freeze the dough balls or baked cookies without the chocolate, as freezing with the chocolate may cause it to bloom.