Description
Delight in these soft and fudgy Chocolate Kiss Cookies made with chocolate cake mix, cream cheese, and butter, topped with a classic chocolate kiss for an irresistible treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 (15.25 ounce) box chocolate cake mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
Coating and Topping
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or sprinkles for coating
- 36 chocolate kisses unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Make Dough: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, and egg until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in the chocolate cake mix until a soft dough forms, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form and Coat Cookies: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Then roll each dough ball in granulated sugar or sprinkles until fully coated.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft, indicating a chewy texture.
- Add Chocolate Kiss: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. The warmth will slightly melt the base of the kiss, helping it adhere to the cookie.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet without moving them until the chocolate kisses have firmed up again to maintain their shape.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container in a single layer or with parchment paper between layers to prevent chocolate kisses from smudging; they will stay fresh for 4-5 days.
- Cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months; note that sprinkles may lose color vibrancy or smudge upon thawing depending on their type.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for easier mixing and a smoother dough consistency.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough before mixing in the cake mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
