Indulgent Strawberry Kiss Cookies with a Chocolate Surprise
Indulge in delightful Strawberry Kiss Cookies with a rich chocolate surprise, a perfect treat for any occasion.
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 120kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Wire rack
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix Feel free to swap with any flavored cake mix for a twist.
- 8 tablespoons Butter Melted; margarine can be used as a substitute.
- 1 large Egg Essential for binding; no substitute recommended.
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese Softened; mascarpone can serve as an alternative.
For the Surprise
- 30 Chocolate Hershey’s Kisses Unwrapped; other chocolate candies can be used.
For Rolling (Optional)
- as needed Powdered Sugar or Pink Sugar For rolling dough balls and decorative touch.
Instructions
Making the Cookies
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, and egg until smooth.
- Add the softened cream cheese and mix until fully incorporated, creating a creamy, pink batter.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop the chilled dough into tablespoon-sized balls and roll them in powdered sugar.
- Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies for 8–10 minutes until edges are set but centers still appear soft.
- Once removed from the oven, let them rest for 1–2 minutes and then gently press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with additional powdered sugar for a pretty presentation, if desired.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough to prevent spreading. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.