Description
Strawberry Kiss Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. These soft and chewy cookies combine funfetti sugar cookie mix with cream cheese, giving them a tender texture. They’re rolled in pink or white sanding sugar for a sparkling finish and topped with a Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kiss, adding a sweet and fruity chocolate center that melts into the cookie. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these cookies make a charming gift or a romantic dessert to share.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 (16 oz) bag Funfetti sugar cookie mix
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
Coating & 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 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Prepare Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Funfetti sugar cookie mix, softened cream cheese, and the egg. Mix thoroughly until a soft dough forms, ensuring the cream cheese is fully incorporated for a smooth batter.
- Prepare Coating: Pour the pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils into a shallow bowl for easy rolling and coating of the cookie dough balls.
- Shape Cookies: Using a 1½ tablespoon scoop, scoop portions of dough. Roll each portion into a smooth ball, then roll the ball in the sanding sugar or non-pareils until well coated for a crunchy, colorful shell.
- Chill Dough if Sticky: If you find the dough too sticky to handle, place it in the refrigerator and chill for 30 to 60 minutes, which will make it easier to scoop and shape.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1½ inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes. Cookies should have set edges while retaining a soft center for the best texture.
- Add Hershey’s Kiss: After baking, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3 to 5 minutes. Then, gently press one Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely so the chocolate sets, or enjoy them warm for a softer, melty center. Serve and enjoy your delightful Strawberry Kiss Cookies.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing and proper dough texture.
- Chill dough if it feels too sticky to handle, and use sanding sugar to coat your hands to prevent sticking.
- For firm Hershey’s Kisses, let the cookies cool slightly before pressing them into the centers.
- If you prefer a soft and melted chocolate center, press the Kisses into the cookies immediately after baking while still warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
