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Strawberry Kiss Cookies

Strawberry Kiss Cookies: Sweet Delights for Every Occasion

Strawberry Kiss Cookies are delightful treats combining sweet strawberry flavor with rich chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 30 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix provides concentrated strawberry flavor and moisture; no substitutes recommended.
  • 8 tablespoons Butter melted; adds richness and moisture to create a tender cookie.
  • 1 large Egg binds the ingredients together; no substitutions for the egg recommended.
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese softened; can be substituted with Neufchâtel for a lighter option.
For the Topping
  • 30 pieces Chocolate Hershey’s Kisses each cookie is topped with a chocolate kiss for a delightful contrast in flavor.
  • Powdered Sugar or Pink Granulated Sugar optional; adds a decorative touch and extra sweetness.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Cookie Scoop
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, and egg until smooth.
  2. Add the softened cream cheese and mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.
  3. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Scoop out rounded portions of the dough and roll into balls, optionally rolling in powdered sugar.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes until slightly puffed and soft in the center.
  7. Let the cookies rest for 1-2 minutes, then press a chocolate kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
  8. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least an hour to keep the cookies thick and avoid spreading. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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