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Strawberry Kiss Cookies

Strawberry Kiss Cookies: Sweet, Soft Treats with a Chocolate Twist

These Strawberry Kiss Cookies combine buttery texture with strawberry sweetness and a chocolate surprise, perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix No substitutions recommended for texture.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted and slightly cooled.
  • 1 large Egg Essential for binding.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat for best results.
For the Surprise Center
  • 24 pieces Chocolate Hershey’s Kisses Unwrapped for easy assembly.
For Optional Dusting
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Can use pink granulated sugar.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, and egg. Mix until smooth and well-blended.
  2. Add softened cream cheese to the dough and mix until fully incorporated.
  3. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the chilled dough and roll them into balls.
  6. Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are soft.
  8. Allow the cookies to rest for 1-2 minutes, then gently press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
  9. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the dough is crucial to maintain shape. Aim for uniform cookie balls for even baking.

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