Strawberry Kiss Cookies
These strawberry kiss cookies combine buttery, melt-in-your-mouth dough with the sweetness of strawberry and a classic chocolate kiss center. A light dusting of powdered sugar adds the perfect finishing touch.
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
- Optional: powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar
- 30 chocolate Hershey’s Kisses unwrapped
Instructions
- Combine strawberry cake mix, melted butter, and egg in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add softened cream cheese and mix until thick and fully incorporated.
- Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls.
- Roll in powdered sugar or pink sugar if using, or place plain on baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Rest cookies 1–2 minutes, then gently press a chocolate kiss into the center.
- Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough prevents spreading and keeps cookies thick.
Expect light cracking when adding the chocolate kiss.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.