Strawberry Kiss Cookies – A Sweet and Pretty Treat
Strawberry Kiss Cookies are delightful, soft, and chewy treats that combine the sweet flavor of strawberries with a rich chocolate center. These pretty pink cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, or any occasion that calls for a sweet and charming dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 60 minutes chilling time)
- Cook Time: 8 minutes per batch
- Total Time: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 48 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box (15.25 ounces) strawberry cake mix
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon strawberry extract (optional, for enhanced flavor)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- Pink sanding sugar (for rolling)
- 48 chocolate truffle Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped and frozen
Instructions
- Prepare the Kisses: Unwrap the Hershey’s Kisses and place them in a bowl in the freezer. Freezing helps them maintain their shape when pressed into the warm cookies.
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, egg, and strawberry extract (if using). Mix until a soft dough forms. Add the softened cream cheese and mix until fully incorporated.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes. Chilling makes the dough easier to handle and prevents excessive spreading during baking.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Form the Cookies: Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the dough into 48 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then roll in pink sanding sugar to coat.
- Bake: Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8 minutes, until the cookies are set but not browned.
- Add the Kisses: Immediately upon removing the cookies from the oven, gently press a frozen Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie. The cookie may crack slightly around the edges, which is normal.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Let the chocolate set before serving or storing.
Notes
- Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Variations: Experiment with different cake mix flavors and Hershey’s Kiss varieties to create your own unique combinations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg