Strawberry Kiss Cookies Recipe
Strawberry Kiss Cookies are a delightful twist on classic cookies, featuring a moist strawberry cake mix dough infused with cream cheese for added richness. These soft, tender cookies are rolled in sugar for a sweet finish and topped with a chocolate Hershey’s Kiss, making them a perfect treat for parties, holidays, or any sweet craving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix
- 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 large egg
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Optional Coating
- Powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar
Topping
- 30 chocolate Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, and egg until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Cream Cheese: Incorporate the softened cream cheese into the dough, mixing thoroughly until the dough is thick and the cream cheese is fully incorporated.
- Chill Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up, making it easier to handle.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Form Dough Balls: Use a tablespoon to scoop out portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Coat Dough: Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar if using, or leave plain, then place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Press Chocolate Kisses: Let the cookies rest for 1–2 minutes out of the oven, then gently press an unwrapped chocolate Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Cool Cookies: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving to allow the chocolate to set.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading during baking.
- Rolling the dough balls in sugar adds a nice texture and extra sweetness.
- If you prefer softer cookies, bake closer to 8 minutes; for slightly firmer edges, bake closer to 10 minutes.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies freeze well; freeze baked cookies in a sealed container for up to 3 months.
Keywords: Strawberry Kiss Cookies, strawberry cake mix cookies, cream cheese cookies, Hershey's Kiss cookies, holiday cookies, soft strawberry cookies
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