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Strawberry Bliss Kiss Cookies

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Strawberry Kiss Cookies are delightful, buttery treats featuring a moist strawberry cake mix dough combined with cream cheese for extra richness. Each cookie is crowned with a classic chocolate Hershey’s Kiss, adding the perfect sweet finish. A light dusting of powdered or pink sugar enhances their charm and presentation, making them ideal for parties or casual snacking.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix
  • 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

Topping

  • Optional: powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar
  • 30 chocolate Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

  1. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, and egg until the batter is smooth and uniform in texture.
  2. Add Cream Cheese: Incorporate the softened cream cheese into the mixture, mixing thoroughly until the dough is thick and fully blended.
  3. Chill Dough: Cover the dough bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up the dough, which helps prevent spreading during baking.
  4. Prepare Oven and Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  5. Form Dough Balls: Using a tablespoon measure, scoop out dough portions and form them into balls of even size.
  6. Optional Sugar Coating: Roll each dough ball gently in powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar for a decorative and flavorful coating, or leave plain if preferred.
  7. Bake Cookies: Place the dough balls spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers remain soft.
  8. Add Chocolate Kiss: Allow the cookies to rest for 1 to 2 minutes after removal from the oven, then gently press one unwrapped chocolate Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.
  9. Cool Completely: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool fully before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough helps keep the cookies thick by preventing excessive spreading while baking.
  • It is normal to see light cracks on the cookies’ surface when pressing the chocolate kiss in place.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.

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