Strawberry Kiss Cookies with Funfetti Recipe
Delight in these colorful Strawberry Kiss Cookies with Funfetti, a fun and festive treat combining soft sugar cookie dough coated in sparkling sanding sugar and topped with a luscious Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kiss. Perfect for celebrations or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these vibrant cookies offer a delightful mix of creamy, fruity, and sugary flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-12 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 16 ounce bag Funfetti Sugar Cookie Mix
- 4 ounce cream cheese, softened (½ of an 8-ounce package)
- 1 large egg
Coating & Topping
- ½ cup pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils
- 18 Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s ready for baking the cookies evenly.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat together the funfetti sugar cookie mix, softened cream cheese, and one large egg until a soft dough forms that is pliable and slightly sticky.
- Prepare the Coating: Pour the pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils into a shallow bowl to create an easy-to-access coating station for the dough balls.
- Scoop the Dough: Using a 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop, form balls of dough and then drop each ball into the shallow bowl of sugar or non-pareils.
- Coat the Dough Balls: Gently roll each dough ball in the sanding sugar or non-pareils until evenly coated and smooth to shape a uniform ball.
- Chill if Needed: If the dough feels too sticky or soft to handle, refrigerate or freeze it for 30-60 minutes to firm up, making it easier to scoop and roll without sticking.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated cookie balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1½ inches apart to allow the cookies room to spread while baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden, indicating they’re perfectly baked but still soft.
- Add Strawberry Kisses Topping: After baking, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes. Then, press an unwrapped Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kiss into the center of each warm cookie so it slightly melts and adheres.
- Cool Completely: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving, or enjoy them warm if you prefer a gooier texture.
Notes
- If you don’t have sanding sugar, non-pareils or coarse sugar crystals work just as well to add texture and sparkle.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and makes handling easier, especially in warm kitchens.
- These cookies are best enjoyed within 2-3 days stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- You can substitute Hershey’s Strawberry Kisses with any flavored Hershey’s kisses or small chocolate candies for a different twist.
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