Description
Indulge in the sweet and festive Strawberry Kiss Cookies, featuring soft strawberry-flavored cookies coated in sparkling sugar and topped with creamy chocolate kisses. These easy-to-make treats are perfect for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, or any special occasion that calls for a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 box Funfetti sugar cookie mix
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- Pink or white sanding sugar or nonpareils
- 16 Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kisses
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, beat together the Funfetti sugar cookie mix, softened cream cheese, and egg until a soft dough forms.
- Chill (Optional): If the dough is sticky, refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form and Coat Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll in sanding sugar or nonpareils, and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Add Chocolate Kisses: Let cookies cool for 3-5 minutes before pressing a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use strawberry cake mix for an extra fruity flavor.
- Customize with different Hershey’s Kisses flavors or colored sugar.
- To prevent kisses from melting, avoid handling them too much and press them in gently.
