Strawberry Kiss Cookies – Soft and Chewy Valentine’s Day Treat Recipe
Soft, 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 special sweet occasion, offering a fun and festive treat with a colorful coating of sanding sugar or non-pareils and a fruity chocolate center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-12 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: 16-18 cookies 1x
- Category: Valentine’s Day Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 (16 oz) bag Funfetti sugar cookie mix
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
Coating and Topping
- ½ cup pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils
- 18 Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kisses
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dough: In a large bowl, combine the Funfetti sugar cookie mix, softened cream cheese, and the egg. Mix thoroughly until a soft dough forms that is cohesive and pliable.
- Prepare Coating: Pour your choice of pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils into a shallow bowl for easy rolling.
- Shape Cookies: Use a 1½ tablespoon scoop to portion out the dough. Roll each scoop into a smooth ball, then roll the dough balls in the sanding sugar or non-pareils to coat evenly.
- Chill Dough if Needed: If the dough feels too sticky to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for 30–60 minutes to firm up making shaping easier.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1½ inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8–12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft, ensuring a chewy texture.
- Add Kisses: Remove the cookies from the oven, let them cool for 3–5 minutes, then gently press a Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Final Cooling: Allow the cookies to cool completely for firmer chocolate centers or serve warm for a soft melted center experience.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure smooth mixing into the dough without lumps.
- Chill the dough if it becomes too sticky, and use sanding sugar or non-pareils to coat your hands and the dough for easier handling.
- To keep the Hershey’s Kiss firm, cool the cookies slightly before pressing them in.
- If you prefer a soft, melted chocolate center, press the Kisses into the cookies immediately after baking.
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