Hey cookie lovers! Craving a sweet treat that won't derail your healthy eating goals? Look no further than my Strawberry Kiss Cookies Recipe. These little gems are quick to whip up, burst with fresh strawberry flavor, and are surprisingly good for you (relatively speaking, of course!). Trust me, I’ve been tweaking this recipe for years, and it’s now my go-to when I need a guilt-free indulgence (or a bake sale win!). Ready to get baking?
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, my grandmother always had a plate of something delicious waiting on her kitchen counter. While she was famous for her decadent pies, I remember one summer she experimented with healthier options. Strawberry Kiss Cookies Recipe was the result – a delightful twist on traditional cookies that even the grandkids devoured. This recipe brings back those sweet memories and allows me to share a healthier treat with my own family.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Strawberry Component:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
- Optional Garnish:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Strawberry: Gently fold in the chopped strawberries and strawberry jam.
- Drop & Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Garnish: If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Strawberry Kiss Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries and strawberry jam.1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving.powdered sugar for dusting