Description
Delight in the sweet and tender Strawberry Kiss Cookies, made with strawberry cake mix and cream cheese for a luscious texture. Each soft cookie is crowned with a chocolate Hershey’s Kiss, blending fruity and chocolate flavors in every bite. Perfect for any occasion or just a special treat.
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
Topping
- 30 chocolate Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
- Optional: powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: 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 batter and mix thoroughly until the dough becomes thick and fully blended.
- Chill Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour to firm it up and prevent spreading during baking.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Set your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop out dough balls and roll them between your palms to form smooth balls.
- Add Sugar Coating: Roll the dough balls in powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar if desired; otherwise, place them plain on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft, avoiding overbaking for a tender texture.
- Press Chocolate Kisses: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 1 to 2 minutes after baking, then gently press an unwrapped chocolate Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Cool Completely: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool fully to set the shape and chocolate topping.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent the cookies from spreading too much and to keep them thick and soft.
- Expect some light cracking on top when pressing in the chocolate kiss; this adds to the homemade charm.
- For an extra sweet touch, roll cookies in colored sugar before baking to enhance their festive look.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness and softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
