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Strawberry Kiss Cookies Recipe: Perfect for Special Occasions

🍓 Strawberry Kiss Cookies Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box 15.25 oz strawberry cake mix
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
  • 24 Hershey’s Kisses milk chocolate or white chocolate, unwrapped

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until combined.
  3. Mix in the strawberry cake mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up (important for easy handling).
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and roll each in powdered sugar to coat.
  7. Place on prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set but centers are still soft.
  9. Remove from oven and immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.
  10. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra strawberry flavor, stir in 1/4 cup chopped freeze-dried strawberries.
White chocolate kisses pair beautifully with the fruity cookie base.
Use a cookie scoop for evenly-sized cookies and prettier results.
Chill dough longer if it’s still too sticky to roll.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.