Description
These Strawberry Kiss Cookies are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring a soft strawberry-flavored cookie base made from cake mix, adorned with a classic Hershey’s Kiss in the center. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion that calls for a sweet, colorful treat, these cookies have a tender texture and a sparkling sugar coating that adds a subtle crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons water
Topping
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 24 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, 2 large eggs, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir until a soft and cohesive dough forms, making sure all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Shape and Sugar-Coat: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls with your hands. Then, roll each ball in the 1/2 cup granulated sugar to coat the exterior evenly, giving the cookies a sparkling finish.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the sugar-coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are set on the edges but still soft in the center.
- Add Hershey’s Kisses: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press one unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie gently to avoid cracking.
- Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Press the Hershey’s Kisses gently into the cookies after baking to prevent excessive cracking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
