Strawberry Kiss Cookies – Amazing Soft Valentine’s Delight Recipe
These Strawberry Kiss Cookies are a delightful and festive treat perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Soft and chewy sugar cookies made from funfetti mix are enriched with cream cheese for extra moisture and tang, rolled in pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils for a sparkling finish, and topped with a melting Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kiss in the center. These cookies are simple to make and irresistibly charming, combining fun texture with a burst of strawberry-chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 (16 oz) bag Funfetti sugar cookie mix
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
Topping
- ½ cup pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils
- 18 Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kisses
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the funfetti sugar cookie mix, softened cream cheese, and one large egg. Stir thoroughly until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
- Prepare Sugar Coating: Pour the pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils into a shallow bowl for easy coating of cookie dough balls.
- Shape Cookies: Using a 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the dough, then roll each portion in the sanding sugar or non-pareils until completely coated. Shape each coated dough portion into a smooth ball.
- Chill if Needed: If the dough feels too sticky to handle easily, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes to firm up before shaping.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1½ inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes. Remove them when the edges appear set but the centers still look soft for a tender texture.
- Add Strawberry Kisses: After removing the cookies from the oven, let them cool for 3 to 5 minutes, then gently press one Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kiss into the center of each cookie while still warm.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet or wire rack so the chocolate sets, or enjoy them warm for a melty treat.
Notes
- You can substitute the Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kisses with other flavored kisses if desired for different variations.
- Chilling the dough makes it easier to handle and results in thicker cookies.
- Ensure not to overbake; cookies should appear soft in the center for the best texture.
- For added flavor, mix in a teaspoon of vanilla extract with the dough.
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