Description
Bake soft pink kiss cookies topped with chocolate for delightful treats. Simple drop dough bakes evenly with crisp edges and gooey centers. Perfect for family baking sessions.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon red gel food coloring
- 36 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and food coloring. Beat until fully combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until dough forms.
- Scoop 1-tablespoon portions of dough. Roll each into a ball.
- Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
- Bake one sheet at a time for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden.
- Remove from oven. Immediately press one chocolate kiss into center of each cookie.
- Cool on sheet 5 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Pink dough adds charm.
- Chocolate kisses melt in for indulgence.
- Recipe yields consistent results every time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American