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Strawberry Kiss Cookies Recipe

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Strawberry Kiss Cookies are soft, chewy treats made from a strawberry cake mix combined with cream cheese and butter, baked to perfection and topped with a chocolate Hershey’s Kiss. These cookies offer a delightful blend of fruity sweetness and rich chocolate, making them a perfect Valentine’s or anytime dessert.

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. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, and egg until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  2. Add cream cheese: Incorporate the softened cream cheese into the bowl and mix until the dough is thick and fully combined.
  3. Chill the dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading during baking and to help thicken the dough.
  4. Preheat and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy removal of the cookies.
  5. Form dough balls: Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized balls for even baking.
  6. Roll in sugar (optional): If desired, roll each dough ball in powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar for an extra sweet, decorative finish. Place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake the cookies: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft for the perfect chewy texture.
  8. Add chocolate kisses: Let the cookies rest for 1 to 2 minutes out of the oven, then gently press an unwrapped chocolate Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie. Expect some light cracking, which is normal.
  9. Cool completely: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool fully before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much and keeps them thick and chewy.
  • Light cracking around the chocolate kiss when pressed in is expected and adds to the rustic charm of the cookies.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.

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