Description
These Strawberry Kiss Cookies are a treat for the eyes and the stomach. Full of flavour and deliciousness will be a family favourite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely ground
- 1/2 cup strawberry frosting
- Pink sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground freeze-dried strawberries.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, place strawberry frosting in a piping bag fitted with a Wilton 1M tip or other star drop flower tip.
- Pipe a dollop of frosting on each cookie and add a pinch of pink sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: strawberry cookies, kiss cookies, strawberry, fruity, easy