Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Strawberry Kiss Cookies deliver chewy pink sugar cookies crowned with strawberry Hershey’s Kisses in soft pink sanding sugar sparkle. These 30-minute cake mix blossoms serve 24 with perfect chew-melt balance for Valentine’s perfection.
Why This Recipe Works
Strawberry cake mix creates authentic pink hue + fruit flavor instantly. Cream cheese adds cheesecake tang + tender crumb. Egg binds without toughening dough. Sanding sugar provides crunch contrast to soft centers. Kisses melt slightly into warm cookies creating perfect crown.
Ingredients & Prep
1 box strawberry cake mix 15.25 oz, 8 oz cream cheese softened, ¼ cup unsalted butter softened, 1 large egg, ½ cup pink sanding sugar, 24 strawberry Hershey’s Kisses unwrapped.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat oven 350°F. Line baking sheets parchment. Beat cream cheese + butter smooth. Add egg + cake mix; mix until soft dough forms. Scoop tablespoon balls; roll firmly in sanding sugar. Place 2-inches apart. Bake 9-11 minutes until edges set but centers soft. Cool 2 minutes. Press Kiss gently into each center. Cool completely.
Flavor Variations
| Variation Key | Add/Swap | Resulting Twist |
|---|---|---|
| Cookies & Cream | Oreo cake mix + white Kisses | Dessert bar |
| Lemon Kiss | Lemon cake mix + yellow sugar | Spring sunshine |
| Red Velvet | Red velvet mix + cream cheese icing | Southern luxe |
| Birthday Funfetti | Funfetti mix + rainbow nonpareils | Celebration |
Storage Tips
Room temperature airtight 4 days. Freeze baked 2 months. Refrigerate dough balls 1 week; bake straight from fridge.
FAQs
Cookies flat? Chill dough 15 minutes + don’t overbake past 11 minutes. Kisses melting? Refrigerate Kisses + press immediately after baking. Dough sticky? Use cookie scoop + wet hands for rolling.
Conclusion
Strawberry Kiss Cookies capture blossom perfection in pink chewy, sparkly, strawberry-chocolate bliss.
PrintStrawberry Kiss Cookies Recipe
Strawberry Kiss Cookies feature soft pink strawberry cake mix cookies topped with chocolate Hershey’s Kisses for adorable thumbprint-style treats. Perfect 30-minute Valentine’s Day, baby shower, or Pinterest dessert board stars with sparkling sugar crunch and melty chocolate centers.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25 oz) box strawberry cake mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- 36 Hershey’s Kisses or strawberry chocolate kisses, unwrapped
- Pink sanding sugar (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. Combine cake mix, softened butter, egg, oil, and vanilla. Mix until soft dough forms.
- 3. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls. Roll in powdered sugar, then pink sanding sugar if desired.
- 4. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes until edges set but centers soft.
- 5. Remove from oven. Immediately press chocolate Kiss into each cookie center.
- 6. Cool 5 minutes on pan before transferring to wire rack.
Notes
- Don’t overbake cookies firm as they cool for perfect soft centers.
- Refrigerate unwrapped Kisses before use to prevent melting excess.
- Cake mix brands vary; add 1-2 tbsp flour if dough too sticky.
- Substitute strawberry Jello + sugar cookie mix for from-scratch version.
- Store airtight 5 days or freeze dough balls for fresh baking.
- Perfect cookie exchange addition Kisses stay intact during shipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
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