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Strawberry Kiss Cookies

Strawberry Kiss Cookies
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Strawberry Kiss Cookies are soft, chewy cookies with a perfect balance of sweet buttery flavor and fresh strawberry jam centers. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these cookies delight with their melt-in-your-mouth texture and fruity goodness, making them ideal for all skill levels and occasions.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam or preserves

Sugars

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For Dusting/Decoration

  • Powdered sugar (for dusting or rolling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by softening the butter at room temperature for about 30 minutes to ensure smooth mixing and a tender cookie base. Measure out all other ingredients so everything is ready to go.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes using a hand or stand mixer. This creates an airy texture in your cookies.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly, ensuring they are fully incorporated to bind the dough and add warm flavors.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture into the wet batter, stirring until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  5. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling firms the dough, making it easier to handle and preventing excessive spreading during baking.
  6. Shape and Fill the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll small spoonfuls of dough into balls, place them on a lined baking sheet, and gently create an indent in the center using your thumb or the back of a spoon. Fill each well with about half a teaspoon of strawberry jam.
  7. Bake to Perfection: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges turn golden but centers remain soft. Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Optional Dusting or Decoration: Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate for extra festive appeal.

Notes

  • Use softened but not melted butter for a light, airy dough.
  • Don’t skip chilling the dough to maintain shape and texture.
  • Choose high-quality strawberry jam for best flavor.
  • Press gently when creating indents to keep dough intact.
  • Watch baking time closely for a softer, chewier center.

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