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Strawberry Kiss Cookies Recipe

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Strawberry Kiss Cookies are delightful sugar cookies made with funfetti mix, cream cheese, and topped with Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kisses. These cookies feature a soft, tender texture with a sweet strawberry chocolate center, coated in colorful sanding sugar or non-pareils for extra festive crunch and visual appeal.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 (16 oz) bag Funfetti sugar cookie mix
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large egg

Decoration

  • ½ cup pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils
  • 18 Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kisses

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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, which should be smooth but pliable.
  3. Prepare Sugar Coating: Pour the pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils into a shallow bowl for easy rolling of the cookie dough balls.
  4. Form Cookies: Using a 1½ tablespoon scoop, portion the dough and roll each portion into a ball. Then roll each ball in the sanding sugar or non-pareils until fully coated. This adds texture and color to the cookies.
  5. Chill Dough if Needed: If the dough feels too sticky to handle, refrigerate it for 30 to 60 minutes to firm it up for easier shaping.
  6. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet with about 1½ inches spacing to allow spreading during baking.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies for 8 to 12 minutes, until the edges have set but the centers remain soft to the touch. This ensures a tender, chewy texture.
  8. Press Kisses: Let the cookies cool for 3 to 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then gently press one Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kiss into the center of each cookie. For firmer Kisses, wait for cookies to cool slightly before pressing; for melted centers, press immediately after baking.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack or enjoy them warm for a gooey, strawberry chocolate treat.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing and consistent dough texture.
  • If dough is too sticky, chilling helps make it easier to handle and shape.
  • Rolling dough balls in sanding sugar prevents sticking and adds a fun sugary crunch.
  • Press Hershey’s Kisses after a short cooling period for less melting or immediately after baking for soft, melted centers.

Keywords: strawberry kiss cookies, funfetti cookies, cream cheese cookies, Hershey's kisses cookies, Valentine cookies, easy sugar cookies

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