Description
These Chocolate Kiss Cookies are a delightful treat made with chocolate cake mix, cream cheese, and butter, topped with classic Hershey’s chocolate kisses. Soft, chewy, and coated with sugar or sprinkles, they are perfect for any occasion and easy to make in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 (15.25 ounce) box chocolate cake mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Coating and Topping
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or sprinkles for coating
- 36 chocolate kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow even baking.
- Mix Dough: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, and egg together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Then stir in the chocolate cake mix until a soft dough forms.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball with your hands. Then roll each ball in granulated sugar or sprinkles until it is fully coated for an extra sweet and decorative touch.
- Arrange Cookies: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft, ensuring a chewy texture.
- Add Chocolate Kisses: Immediately after removing from the oven, press one unwrapped chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. The warmth of the cookie will gently melt the base of the kiss to help it adhere.
- Cool Completely: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet without moving them to prevent the kisses from becoming misshapen as they firm up.
Notes
- Store the cookies in an airtight container in a single layer or with parchment paper between layers to prevent the chocolate kisses from smudging. They will keep for 4-5 days.
- The cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months. Note that sprinkles may smudge or lose vibrancy after thawing, depending on the type used.
- For best results, ensure the cream cheese and butter are fully softened before mixing to achieve a smooth dough.
- You can substitute sprinkles with extra granulated sugar if sprinkles are not available or preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
