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Strawberry Kiss Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Strawberry Kiss Cookies You’ll Adore

These Strawberry Kiss Cookies are buttery, fruity, and feature a delightful chocolate center, perfect for any dessert occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix Provides concentrated strawberry flavor and structure.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted for rich moisture.
  • 1 large Egg Essential binder for cookies.
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Softened for maintaining cookie softness.
For the Surprise Center
  • 24 pieces Chocolate Hershey’s Kisses Provides a delightful chocolate surprise.
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Optional for extra sweetness.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, melted unsalted butter, and egg until smooth and thick.
  2. Incorporate the softened cream cheese into your dough, mixing until completely blended.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough, roll into balls, and optionally coat with powdered sugar before placing on sheets.
  6. Bake cookies for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set but centers appear soft.
  7. After removing cookies, press a chocolate Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each while warm.
  8. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

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