Strawberry Kiss Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
→ Finishing Touches
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24-30 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
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1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
# Instructions:
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Beat the butter and sugar until it's super fluffy - give it a good 2-3 minutes. Then mix in your egg and those lovely extracts until everything's playing nice together.
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Dump in that strawberry gelatin powder and mix it up good. Watch the dough turn into this gorgeous pink color - it's pretty magical!
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Whisk your flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Slowly mix this into your pink mixture until you've got this soft, pretty dough.
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Roll little tablespoon-sized balls of dough and space them out on your lined baking sheet. Make a cozy little nest in each one with your thumb - that's where your chocolate kiss will live!
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Pop these beauties into a 350°F oven for about 10-12 minutes. You want them set but still a bit soft, with tiny cracks starting to show around the edges.
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While they're still warm (but not hot!), press a chocolate kiss into each cookie's center. The warmth will help them stick without turning into a melty mess.
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Once they're completely cool, give them a light dusting of powdered sugar - like a sweet little snowfall on top!
# Notes:
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Perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion
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Can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container
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Kids love helping with the chocolate kiss pressing!