Strawberry Kiss Cookies
Delightful and soft cookies infused with strawberry flavor and topped with Hershey’s Kisses, perfect for Valentine's Day or any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 bag 16 oz Funfetti sugar cookie mix Creates the base for a fabulously soft cookie
- 4 oz cream cheese Softened for a rich texture
- 1 large egg
Toppings
- ½ cup pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils For rolling the dough balls
- 18 Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kisses The icing on the cake—err, cookie!
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cookie mix, softened cream cheese, and egg. Mix until you have a soft dough.
- In a shallow bowl, place the sanding sugar or non-pareils.
- Scoop the dough using a 1½ tablespoon scoop, roll it in the sanding sugar, and shape it into smooth balls.
- If the dough is sticky, refrigerate it for 30–60 minutes.
Baking
- Arrange the cookie balls on the baking sheet, about 1½ inches apart.
- Bake for 8–12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers are soft.
- Cool for 3–5 minutes, then press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Let cool completely before enjoying!
Notes
These cookies store beautifully in an airtight container for up to a week. You can freeze the cookie dough balls for up to three months for easy baking later.