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Strawberry Kiss Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8–12 minutes
  • Total Time: 48 minutes
  • Yield: 16–18 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Strawberry Kiss Cookies are a delightful variation of the classic sugar cookie, featuring a funfetti mix blended with softened cream cheese for extra softness. Topped with a Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kiss, these cookies offer a perfect balance of sweet, soft dough and a fruity chocolate center, making them an ideal treat for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

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

Coating and Topping

  • 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 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
  2. Mix Dough: In a large bowl, combine the Funfetti sugar cookie mix, softened cream cheese, and egg. Mix thoroughly until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
  3. Prepare Coating: Place the pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils in a shallow bowl for easy dipping.
  4. Scoop and Coat Dough: Use a 1½ tablespoon scoop to portion the dough. Roll each scoop in the sanding sugar or non-pareils until fully coated, then shape into smooth balls.
  5. Chill Dough if Needed: If the dough feels too sticky to handle, chill it for 30 to 60 minutes in the refrigerator to firm up.
  6. Arrange Cookies: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1½ inches apart to allow room for spreading.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  8. Add Kisses: Let the cookies cool for 3 to 5 minutes, then gently press a Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kiss into the center of each cookie.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely for firm centers or enjoy them warm for a soft, melted center.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure smooth mixing and a tender dough.
  • Chill the dough if it’s sticky and use sanding sugar to coat your hands for easier handling.
  • For firmer chocolate centers, cool the cookies slightly before pressing in the Kisses.
  • If you prefer soft, melted centers, press the Kisses into the cookies immediately after baking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Find it online: https://comfortplates.com/strawberry-kiss-cookies-recipe-2/