Love-Struck Strawberry Kiss Cookies 💖
These delightful Love-Struck Strawberry Kiss Cookies are perfect for Valentine's Day or any occasion that calls for a sweet and easy treat! Featuring a soft, strawberry cake mix base, a sparkling pink sanding sugar coating, and a surprise strawberry kiss in every bite.
Equipment
- Electric Mixer
- Large Bowl
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened (1 block)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 box strawberry cake mix (15.25 ounce)
Coating & Garnish
- 2/3 cup pink sanding sugar
- 36 strawberry ice cream cone kisses unwrapped
Instructions
- In a big bowl, use an electric mixer to blend the softened cream cheese, butter, and egg until they're wonderfully smooth and creamy.
- Gently beat in the strawberry cake mix until everything is just combined and you don't see any dry streaks. Remember, light mixing keeps the cookies tender!
- Cover your dough bowl and pop it into the fridge for about 30 minutes. This little chill time makes the dough much easier to handle and scoop.
- While your dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper for a non-stick surface and easy cleanup.
- Scoop the dough into 1-tablespoon sized balls. Roll each ball generously in the pink sanding sugar until it's sparkling, then arrange them about 1.5 inches apart on your prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. Keep an eye on them – they're done when the edges look set but the centers are still soft. Avoid overbaking to keep that lovely tender texture!
- As soon as you pull the hot cookies from the oven, immediately and gently press one strawberry ice cream cone kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Let these delightful cookies cool completely right on the baking sheets. This ensures the kisses set beautifully and the cookies firm up perfectly.
Notes
Enjoy your sweet, healthy-ish treats!
Nutrition Information (per cookie):
Calories: 133 kcal
Total Carbs: 17g
Net Carbs: 17g
Fats: 7g
Protein: 1g
Calories: 133 kcal
Total Carbs: 17g
Net Carbs: 17g
Fats: 7g
Protein: 1g
