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Strawberry Kiss Cookies Recipe

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These Strawberry Kiss Cookies are delightful treats made with strawberry cake mix, cream cheese, and topped with a classic chocolate truffle kiss. They are soft, fruity, and perfect for any occasion, combining the sweet flavor of strawberry with the creamy richness of cream cheese and a chocolate surprise on top.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 strawberry cake mix
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

Topping

  • Pink sanding sugar, for rolling
  • 48 chocolate truffle kisses (Hershey’s)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to have it ready for baking the cookies.
  2. Prepare the chocolate kisses: Remove the wrappers from the Hershey’s kisses and place them in a bowl. Put the bowl in the freezer to chill the kisses, so they hold their shape during baking.
  3. Make the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, egg, and strawberry extract. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Add cream cheese: Incorporate the softened cream cheese completely into the dough. Once fully mixed, refrigerate the dough for at least 60 minutes to firm up.
  5. Form cookies: After chilling, scoop the dough into 48 small balls. Roll each ball thoroughly in pink sanding sugar to coat.
  6. Bake the cookies: Arrange the sugar-coated dough balls on a baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes. Once done, let them set on the hot cookie tray for 2 minutes to firm slightly before transferring to parchment paper to cool.
  7. Add the kisses: Immediately press a frozen chocolate truffle kiss onto the center of each warm cookie. Allow the cookies to cool completely so the chocolate sets well.
  8. Store: Once cooled, place the cookies in a sealed container and keep them on the counter. They are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for several days.

Notes

  • Freezing the chocolate kisses before adding them helps them keep their shape and prevents them from melting into the cookie.
  • Refrigerating the dough firms it up, making it easier to handle and helping the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
  • For more intense strawberry flavor, you can add a few drops more of strawberry extract if desired.
  • If you prefer a firmer cookie, bake for an extra 1-2 minutes, but be careful not to overbake as the cookies are meant to be soft.
  • Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  • These cookies are best served at room temperature once the chocolate kisses have set completely.

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