Strawberry Kiss Cookies – Soft Valentine’s Delight Recipe
These Strawberry Kiss Cookies combine the fun of Funfetti sugar cookie mix with the soft creaminess of cream cheese and the sweet surprise of Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kisses. Perfectly soft and festive, they make an ideal treat for Valentine’s Day or any occasion that calls for a delightful, colorful cookie with a romantic twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz) bag Funfetti sugar cookie mix
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
Coating
- ½ cup pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils
Topping
- 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 ensure the cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Make Dough: In a large bowl, combine the Funfetti sugar cookie mix, softened cream cheese, and the egg. Mix thoroughly until a soft dough forms. The cream cheese adds moisture and softness to the cookies.
- Prepare Coating: Pour the pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils into a shallow bowl. This will be used to coat the cookie dough balls for a festive look and slight crunch.
- Shape Dough Balls: Using a 1½ tablespoon scoop, scoop out portions of dough. Roll each portion in the sanding sugar or non-pareils until fully coated, then shape into smooth balls. If the dough feels too sticky to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1½ inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. This will ensure a tender texture.
- Add Strawberry Kisses: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool for 3 to 5 minutes. Then, gently press one Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely so the kisses set firmly. Enjoy warm if preferred for a gooey experience.
Notes
- If the dough is too sticky to handle, chilling it helps make it easier to scoop and shape.
- Spacing cookies 1½ inches apart prevents them from merging during baking.
- Using parchment paper makes cleanup easy and prevents sticking.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before pressing in the kisses so the chocolates don’t completely melt and lose shape.
Keywords: Strawberry Kiss Cookies, Funfetti Cookies, Soft Sugar Cookies, Valentine's Day Cookies, Hershey's Kisses Cookies
