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Romantic Strawberry Kisses Cookies

These delightful Strawberry Kisses Cookies are perfect for Valentine's Day or any romantic occasion. Made with a cake mix base, they are incredibly easy to prepare and feature a sweet Hershey's Kiss center.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 30 cookies

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box strawberry cake mix (15.25 ounces)
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 cup), melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 30 chocolate Hershey’s Kisses unwrapped
  • powdered sugar optional, for rolling
  • pink granulated sugar optional, for rolling

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, and the egg. Stir until everything is smooth. Now, add your softened cream cheese and mix again until the dough is thick and perfectly blended.
  • Cover your cookie dough and pop it into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This important step helps the dough firm up, ensuring your cookies stay wonderfully thick and don't spread too thin while baking.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and gently roll them into smooth balls. For a lighter touch, you can skip the optional sugar coating here, or roll them lightly in powdered or pink sugar for a classic look. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 8–10 minutes. Watch for the edges to be just set, but the centers should still look soft – this is key to a perfectly tender cookie! Avoid overbaking to keep them delightfully moist.
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for 1-2 minutes. Gently press a chocolate Hershey's Kiss into the center of each warm cookie. A small crack is part of their charming, homemade look! Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing the chocolate to set beautifully.

Notes

Enjoy these delightful, easy-to-make treats in moderation!
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