Description
Delightful strawberry-scented shortbread cookies topped with a chocolate or strawberry ‘Kiss’, perfect for Valentines or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2–3 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder or 3 tablespoons strawberry jam
- Chocolate or strawberry candies (Kisses)
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients and strawberry flavoring.
- Chill the dough for 30-60 minutes.
- Scoop into 1-tablespoon balls and place on a parchment-lined sheet.
- Press a shallow thumbprint into each ball.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.
- Immediately after baking, gently press a wrapped Kiss into the warm center of each cookie.
Notes
Make sure to chill the dough adequately to avoid spreading. For best results, use freeze-dried strawberry powder.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg