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Strawberry Kiss Cookies

Soft, tender strawberry-flavored cookies topped with classic Hershey’s Kisses, perfect for quick baking, gifting, and sharing joyful moments.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 30 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 box strawberry cake mix 15.25 oz
  • 8 tbsp butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 30 Hershey’s Kisses unwrapped
  • powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar optional, for coating dough balls

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Wooden Spoon or Handheld Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine strawberry cake mix, melted butter, and egg. Stir until smooth and lump-free.
  2. Step 2: Gently fold in softened cream cheese until dough is thick and creamy. Cover and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  4. Step 4: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of chilled dough. Roll into balls and optionally coat in powdered or pink sugar.
  5. Step 5: Place dough balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake 8–10 minutes until edges set but centers remain soft.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and cool 1–2 minutes. While warm, press a Hershey’s Kiss into center of each cookie.
  7. Step 7: Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

These cookies stay fresh for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. Freeze cooled cookies for up to 3 months. Try substituting cake mix flavors or chocolate types for variety.