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Strawberry Kiss Cookies Recipe

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These Strawberry Kiss Cookies combine the sweet, fruity flavor of strawberry cake mix with creamy cream cheese and a luscious chocolate Hershey’s Kiss center. Perfectly soft and tender with a subtle tang, these cookies are coated optionally in powdered or pink sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and sparkle, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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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

  1. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, and egg. Stir until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
  2. Add Cream Cheese: Add the softened cream cheese to the batter, mixing thoroughly until the dough becomes thick and creamy.
  3. Chill Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading during baking and to help the dough firm up.
  4. Prepare Oven and Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  5. Form Cookie Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the chilled dough and roll them into balls.
  6. Coat with Sugar (Optional): Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar if using, or place the plain dough balls directly on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still appear soft.
  8. Add Chocolate Kiss: Remove from oven, let cookies rest for 1 to 2 minutes, then gently press an unwrapped chocolate Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.
  9. Cool Completely: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool fully, allowing the chocolate to set and the cookies to firm up.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking, resulting in thick, soft cookies.
  • Expect light cracking around the edges when pressing the chocolate kiss into the cookie; this is normal and adds to the rustic charm.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.

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