Description
Strawberry Kiss Cookies are soft, flavorful treats made with a strawberry cake mix base, enriched with cream cheese for extra moisture and tenderness, and topped with a classic chocolate Hershey’s Kiss. These delightful cookies offer a perfect balance of sweet strawberry flavor and rich chocolate, making them an ideal dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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
- 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 together until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Add Cream Cheese: Incorporate the softened cream cheese into the mixture, stirring until the dough becomes thick and uniform.
- Chill Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate it for at least one hour to prevent spreading during baking and to ensure a thick, tender cookie.
- Prepare Oven and Sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Optional Coating: If desired, roll the dough balls in powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar for extra sweetness and decorative effect, or place them plain on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft to the touch.
- Add Chocolate Kiss: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to rest for 1 to 2 minutes. Then gently press a chocolate Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie while still warm.
- Cool: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Chilling the dough prevents spreading and keeps cookies thick and soft.
- Expect light cracking on the surface when pressing in the chocolate kiss, which is normal.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
