Description
Strawberry Kiss Cookies are soft, fruity sugar cookies made with strawberry cake mix and topped with a chocolate kiss. These vibrant pink cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, or any time you want a fun, flavorful treat.
Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 24 Hershey’s Kisses (milk chocolate or white chocolate), unwrapped
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional, for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together strawberry cake mix, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract (if using) until a thick dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.
- Optional: Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar for a crinkle finish.
- Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart and bake for 8–10 minutes, until set but still soft.
- Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each hot cookie.
- Let cookies cool completely on the pan or transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Don’t overbake—cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Use different kiss flavors like white chocolate or swirl for variety.
- Chill dough for 15–20 minutes if it’s too sticky to handle.
- Decorate with festive sprinkles before baking for special occasions.
- Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
