Description
Strawberry Kiss Cookies are soft and chewy treats made from strawberry cake mix combined with cream cheese and butter. These delightful cookies are topped with a classic chocolate Hershey’s Kiss, offering a delicious blend of fruity and chocolaty flavors perfect for any occasion.
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
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, and egg until smooth and well combined.
- Add Cream Cheese: Incorporate the softened cream cheese into the mixture and continue mixing until the dough is thick and fully blended.
- Chill Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour to firm up and prevent spreading while baking.
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and roll them in powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar if desired; alternatively, leave them plain.
- Bake Cookies: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Add Chocolate Kiss: Let the cookies rest for 1–2 minutes after baking, then gently press one unwrapped chocolate Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Cool Cookies: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely to set properly.
Notes
- Chilling the dough prevents the cookies from spreading too much and helps maintain a thick, chewy texture.
- Expect some light cracking around the edges when you press the chocolate kiss into the warm cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
