Strawberry Kiss Cookies
Soft, pink strawberry cookies with a creamy chocolate kiss center, these Strawberry Kiss Cookies are buttery, festive, and easy to make. Using strawberry cake mix and cream cheese, they deliver bakery-style results with minimal effort.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- hand mixer or spoon
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 0.5 cup butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 30 chocolate kisses, unwrapped
- powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, and egg until smooth.
- Add the softened cream cheese and mix until fully incorporated and thick.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls.
- Roll the dough balls in powdered sugar or pink sugar if desired.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on the baking sheets and bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set.
- Let cookies rest for 1–2 minutes, then gently press a chocolate kiss into the center of each.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading. Press the chocolate kiss gently to keep its shape. These cookies are best enjoyed within a few days for optimal softness.