Strawberry Kiss Cookies
These soft and festive Strawberry Kiss cookies feature a bright berry flavor and a classic chocolate center, making them a perfect treat for Valentine's Day or any special occasion.
Equipment
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- large bowl
- Silicone spatula
- 1-tablespoon Cookie Scoop
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box strawberry cake mix
- 1 large egg
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 24 Hershey’s Kisses unwrapped
- 0.5 cup pink sanding sugar
Instructions
Prep the Baking Sheets
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and position your oven racks in the center.
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure even baking and easy removal.
Mix the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, the egg, and the softened butter. If you are opting for the gourmet variation, incorporate the room temperature cream cheese and sea salt at this stage.
- Use a silicone spatula to fold the ingredients together until no dry patches remain. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
Scoop, Roll, and Coat
- Lightly spray a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop with nonstick spray and portion the dough into small balls.
- Roll each portion into a smooth sphere between your palms, then roll in the pink sanding sugar until fully coated.
- Arrange the balls on the prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake, Add the Kiss, and Cool
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through. Remove from the oven when the tops are set and no longer look wet, ensuring the edges do not brown.
- Immediately press an unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each hot cookie.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet to let the chocolate firm up and the texture set.
Notes
Pro Tip: Chill your chocolate Kisses in the refrigerator while the cookies bake. This helps them maintain their iconic pointed shape when pressed into the hot dough.
Storage Instructions: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Use parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
Freezing Tip: You can freeze the dough balls before baking. Just add a minute or two to the baking time when cooking from frozen and add the chocolate after baking.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1.5gFat: 6.5gSaturated Fat: 3.8gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.6mg
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