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Strawberry Kiss Cookies

Delightful Strawberry Kiss Cookies that Melt in Your Mouth

Delight in strawberry kiss cookies, a perfect blend of sweetness and surprise with chocolate, ideal for every occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix Avoid using fresh strawberries as they contain too much moisture.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted butter is best for salt control.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binding agent.
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it’s softened for easier mixing.
For the Surprise Center
  • 24 pieces Chocolate Hershey’s Kisses Opt for standard or flavored kisses, unwrapped.
For Dusting (Optional)
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Pink Granulated Sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

How to Make Strawberry Kiss Cookies
  1. In a large bowl, mix the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, and egg until smooth.
  2. Incorporate the softened cream cheese into the mixture, stirring until fully blended.
  3. Cover the dough tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
  6. Place cookie balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  7. Let cookies rest for 1-2 minutes, then press a chocolate kiss into each center.
  8. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Dust with more powdered sugar before serving for added sweetness.

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