Strawberry Kiss Cookies – Soft Valentine’s Day Delight Recipe
Soft and chewy Strawberry Kiss Cookies made with Funfetti sugar cookie mix, cream cheese, and topped with Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kisses. These delightful cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any sweet occasion, featuring a fun, festive look and a unique strawberry chocolate center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–12 minutes
- Total Time: 18–22 minutes
- Yield: 16–18 cookies 1x
- Category: Valentine’s Day Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz) bag Funfetti sugar cookie mix
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
Toppings and Coating
- ½ cup pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils
- 18 Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kisses
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine the Funfetti sugar cookie mix, softened cream cheese, and one large egg. Mix thoroughly until a soft dough forms, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Prepare the coating: Pour the pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils into a shallow bowl for easy rolling of the cookie dough balls.
- Shape the cookies: Using a 1½ tablespoon scoop, scoop the dough and roll each portion in the sanding sugar or non-pareils until fully coated. Shape the coated dough into smooth, round balls.
- Chill the dough if needed: If the dough feels too sticky to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes to firm up for easier rolling and shaping.
- Arrange for baking: Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1½ inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake the cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft and slightly underbaked for a chewy texture.
- Add the strawberry kisses: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for 3 to 5 minutes. Then, gently press one Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kiss into the center of each cookie while still warm.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet or enjoy them warm with the slightly melted strawberry Kiss centers.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure smooth and easy mixing with the cookie mix.
- If dough is sticky, chilling it helps in rolling and shaping the cookies smoothly.
- Coat your hands with sanding sugar while handling dough to prevent sticking.
- Press Kisses into cookies after slight cooling for a firm chocolate center.
- For a gooey, melted Kiss center, press the candy immediately after baking.
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