Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberry powder (or 1/3 cup mashed ripe strawberries)
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam (seedless)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into butter mixture.
- Stir in freeze-dried strawberry powder (or mashed strawberries) until just combined.
- Scoop 1-inch balls of dough, roll, and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool for 5 minutes on sheets.
- Place 1/4 tsp jam in center of each cooled cookie and gently press down to form kiss. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For stronger strawberry flavor, use 1/4 tsp strawberry extract along with the puree.
- Store in airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Freeze-dried strawberry powder is easier to work with and intensifies flavor without adding moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 92 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 56mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
