Description
Strawberry Kiss Cookies are soft, deliciously sweet treats made from a strawberry cake mix dough combined with cream cheese and butter. These charming cookies are baked until slightly soft, then topped with a classic chocolate Hershey’s Kiss, creating a delightful contrast of fruity and chocolate flavors perfect for any occasion.
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 Topping
- Powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar (for rolling, optional)
- 30 chocolate Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, and egg. Stir until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Add Cream Cheese: Incorporate the softened cream cheese into the dough by mixing until the dough becomes thick and fully blended.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to help prevent spreading during baking and to firm up the dough.
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure easy cookie removal and prevent sticking.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop the chilled dough into tablespoon-sized balls, shaping each into a smooth round.
- Add Sugar Coating (Optional): If desired, roll each dough ball in powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar for a decorative and sweet crust, or leave them plain.
- Bake Cookies: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft for the perfect chewy texture.
- Add Chocolate Kisses: Remove cookies from the oven and let them rest for 1 to 2 minutes. Gently press an unwrapped chocolate Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie while still warm, allowing the chocolate to slightly melt.
- Cool Completely: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely to set firmly before serving or storing.
Notes
- Chilling the dough prevents spreading and ensures the cookies stay thick and soft.
- Expect to see light cracking in the cookies when pressing in the chocolate kiss; this is normal and adds to the cookie’s charm.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
