Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Kiss Cookies, a perfect blend of buttery dough and sweet strawberry flavor topped with a creamy chocolate center. These cookies are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare, making them an ideal treat for any occasion, from birthday parties to casual family gatherings. The light dusting of powdered sugar adds a charming touch, ensuring these cookies will be the star of your dessert table. Gather your loved ones and enjoy baking together, as this fun and simple recipe is sure to create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Optional: powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar for rolling
- 30 chocolate Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, and egg until smooth.
- Add the softened cream cheese and mix until fully incorporated.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared sheets.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar if desired.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie right after baking.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg