Description
Strawberry Kiss Cookies are soft, flavorful treats made from a strawberry cake mix base, enriched with cream cheese, and topped with classic chocolate Hershey’s Kisses for a delightful sweet and fruity bite. These cookies are easy to prepare and perfect for parties, holidays, or a charming homemade dessert.
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
Toppings (Optional)
- Powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar, for rolling
- 30 chocolate Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Mix the base dough: In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, and egg until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Add cream cheese: Incorporate the softened cream cheese into the batter by mixing well until the dough becomes thick and fully blended.
- Chill the dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a clean towel and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour to help it firm up and reduce spreading during baking.
- Prepare to bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Form cookie balls: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion the chilled dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly.
- Optional coating: If desired, roll each cookie ball in powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar before placing them on the baking sheet to add a decorative and sweet crust.
- Bake the cookies: Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake the cookies for 10 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft to the touch.
- Add the Hershey’s Kisses: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them rest for 1–2 minutes. Then gently press one chocolate Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie, allowing the chocolate to slightly soften from the warm cookie.
- Cool completely: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool fully, ensuring the chocolate sets and the cookies firm up.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent the cookies from spreading too much and to keep them thick and soft.
- Expect to see some light cracking on the cookie surface once the Kiss is pressed in; this is normal and adds charm.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh for up to 3 days.
- For an added decorative touch, rolling cookies in pink sugar enhances the strawberry theme.
- Softened cream cheese should be at room temperature for easy incorporation and best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
