Description
Strawberry Kiss Cookies are soft, sweet treats made using a strawberry cake mix base, cream cheese, and finished with a classic chocolate Hershey’s Kiss. These cookies offer a perfect balance of fruity and chocolate flavors, with a delightful soft center and a slightly crisp edge. Ideal for parties, holidays, or simply a fun baking project, they are easy to prepare and loved by all ages.
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 (Optional)
- Powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar for rolling
- 30 chocolate Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Mix wet and dry ingredients. Combine the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, and egg in a large bowl until the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
- Incorporate cream cheese. Add the softened cream cheese to the batter and mix thoroughly until the dough becomes thick and fully blended.
- Chill the dough. Cover the dough and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading during baking.
- Prepare baking sheets. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Shape the cookies. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and optionally roll them in powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar for added sweetness and texture. Place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies. Bake the cookies for 10 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers remain soft.
- Add the chocolate kiss. Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 1–2 minutes, then carefully press one unwrapped 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 or storing.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking, ensuring a thick and soft texture.
- Expect light cracking on the cookie surface when pressing the chocolate kiss in; this is normal and adds to the homemade charm.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature, where they will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute the chocolate Hershey’s Kisses with other small wrapped chocolates or candy pieces according to preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
