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Pink Kiss Cookies

Pink Kiss Cookies

Quick, flavorful, and surprisingly healthy cookies perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without the guilt. A nostalgic recipe inspired by a grandmother's Valentine's Day tradition.
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the "Pink Kiss":
  • 1 cup chopped dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
    1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
    1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  7. Mix together the chopped dried cranberries, sliced almonds, powdered sugar, and lemon zest in a small bowl.
    1 cup chopped dried cranberries, 1/2 cup sliced almonds, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  8. Gently press a spoonful of the cranberry-almond mixture on top of each cookie.
    1 cup chopped dried cranberries, 1/2 cup sliced almonds, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Enjoy your delightful homemade Pink Kiss Cookies!