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Strawberry Kiss Cookies Recipe

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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.

Ingredients

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  • 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.

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