Strawberry Kiss Cookies – Amazing Soft Valentine’s Delight Recipe
These Strawberry Kiss Cookies are soft, delightful treats perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Made with Funfetti sugar cookie mix, cream cheese for extra softness, and topped with iconic Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kisses, these cookies offer a fun, festive twist with a sweet strawberry finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 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 (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Funfetti sugar cookie mix, softened cream cheese, and one large egg. Stir until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
- Prepare Coating: Pour the pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils into a shallow bowl to easily coat the cookie dough balls.
- Shape Cookies: Using a 1½ tablespoon scoop, portion out the dough, then roll each portion into a smooth ball. Roll each dough ball in the sanding sugar or non-pareils until fully coated.
- Chill if Needed: If the dough feels too sticky to handle, place it in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes to firm up for easier shaping.
- 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 during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly golden but the centers remain soft and tender.
- Add Hershey’s Kisses: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for 3 to 5 minutes. Immediately press one Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kiss into the center of each cookie, slightly softening the center.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet, or enjoy them warm for a soft, melty treat.
Notes
- If dough is sticky, chilling helps achieve better shaping.
- Spacing cookies well ensures they don’t stick together while baking.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Enjoy cookies warm for a gooey center or cool for firmer texture.
- Sanding sugar adds a sparkling, decorative finish.
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