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Strawberry Kiss Cookies

Strawberry Kiss Cookies that Melt in Your Mouth

These delightful Strawberry Kiss Cookies combine sweet strawberry flavor with a chocolatey center, making them a must-try dessert.
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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
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix Essential for easy preparation; fresh strawberries are not recommended as they can alter the texture.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use unsalted butter for better control over salt levels.
  • 1 large Egg Ensure it’s at room temperature for optimal mixing.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can be replaced with Neufchâtel for a lighter option.
For Dusting
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Alternative: Pink granulated sugar for extra color.
For the Surprise Center
  • 24 pieces Hershey’s Kisses Any chocolate candy can be used if desired.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, and large egg. Stir the mixture using a spatula or electric mixer until it becomes smooth and well blended, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the softened cream cheese to the bowl and mix until fully incorporated, about 2 more minutes.
  3. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
  4. Once the dough is chilled, line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Scoop the chilled dough into tablespoon-sized balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set and centers are still soft.
  7. Allow the cookies to cool for 1-2 minutes, then gently press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.
  8. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Allow the dough to chill for at least 1 hour for the best texture. Use a leveled measuring cup for the cake mix to avoid excess flour. Keep an eye on the cookies to avoid overbaking.

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