Description
Delight in these Strawberry Kiss Cookies featuring a moist strawberry cake mix base blended with cream cheese, then topped with a classic Hershey’s Kiss. Perfectly soft with a touch of sweetness, these cookies are an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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
Topping
- 30 chocolate Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
- Optional: powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Prepare dough: Combine strawberry cake mix, melted butter, and egg in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add cream cheese: Incorporate the softened cream cheese into the mixture, stirring until the dough becomes thick and fully combined.
- Chill dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading and help set the dough.
- Preheat oven: Set the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Shape cookies: Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls and roll each in powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar if using, otherwise place plain onto the baking sheets.
- Bake cookies: Bake for 10 minutes until the edges are set but centers remain soft and slightly underbaked for softness.
- Add chocolate kisses: Allow cookies to rest for 1–2 minutes out of the oven, then gently press a chocolate Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Cool completely: Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let them cool fully to set the shape and flavor.
Notes
- Chilling the dough before baking prevents spreading, resulting in thicker cookies.
- Expect a slight light cracking on the surface after pressing the chocolate kiss gently.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for best freshness.
- Using pink granulated sugar adds a decorative, festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
