Description
Strawberry Kiss Cookies are soft, flavorful treats made from strawberry cake mix, cream cheese, and butter, topped with a classic chocolate Hershey’s Kiss. These cookies combine the sweetness of strawberry with a creamy texture and a rich chocolate center, perfect for any occasion or a delightful dessert.
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
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine strawberry cake mix, melted butter, and egg, mixing until the batter is smooth.
- Add cream cheese: Stir in the softened cream cheese until the mixture is thick and fully blended.
- Chill the dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading during baking and to thicken the dough.
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Scoop dough balls: Using a tablespoon measure, scoop dough into balls for uniform cookies.
- Coat dough (optional): Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar if desired, or place them plain onto the lined baking sheets.
- Bake cookies: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are still soft for a tender texture.
- Add chocolate kisses: After removing the cookies from the oven, let them rest for 1 to 2 minutes, then gently press a 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 before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the dough prevents the cookies from spreading too much and keeps them thick and soft.
- Light cracking on the tops of the cookies is normal when pressing in the chocolate kiss.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
