Strawberry Kiss Cookies – Soft Valentine’s Delight Recipe
Soft, chewy Strawberry Kiss Cookies made with Funfetti sugar cookie mix, cream cheese, and topped with Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kisses. These delightful cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any sweet occasion, combining a fun confetti texture with a strawberry-flavored chocolate center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–12 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: 16–18 cookies 1x
- Category: Valentine’s Day Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz) bag Funfetti sugar cookie mix
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
Toppings and Coating
- 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 bowl, combine the Funfetti sugar cookie mix, softened cream cheese, and one large egg. Mix thoroughly until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
- Prepare sugar coating: Pour the pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils into a shallow bowl to coat the cookie dough balls evenly.
- Form cookie balls: Scoop dough using a 1½ tablespoon scoop. Roll each scoop of dough in the sanding sugar or non-pareils, shaping into smooth round balls to ensure even baking and a crunchy sugar crust.
- Chill dough if needed: If the dough feels too sticky to handle, refrigerate it for 30–60 minutes to firm up, making it easier to roll and shape.
- Arrange cookies: Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet approximately 1½ inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8–12 minutes, or until the edges appear set but the centers remain soft for a chewy texture.
- Add strawberry kisses: After baking, let the cookies cool for 3–5 minutes to slightly firm up. Then, gently press one Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Cool or serve warm: Allow cookies to cool completely for firm centers or enjoy them warm if you prefer the chocolate centers to be melted and soft.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth and easy mixing with the dough.
- If the dough is sticky, chilling it will make it easier to handle and shape.
- Coating your hands and dough balls with sanding sugar helps prevent sticking and adds a delightful crunchy texture.
- For a firmer strawberry kiss center, wait until cookies cool slightly before pressing the kisses into the centers.
- Press kisses immediately after baking to achieve soft, melted chocolate centers.
Keywords: Strawberry Kiss Cookies, Funfetti Cookies, Valentine's Day Dessert, Soft Cookies, Hershey's Kisses, Chewy Cookies
