Valentine's Berry Kiss Cookies
These delightful Valentine's Berry Kiss Cookies are easy to make with a strawberry cake mix base, perfect for sharing love on Valentine's Day!
Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix about 15.25 oz
- 1/3 cup light vegetable oil or avocado oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips 60% cocoa or higher for a healthier option, or sugar-free chocolate candy melts
- Valentine's sprinkles if desired
Instructions
- Get Ready: Preheat your oven to 350°F (or 325°F if you're using dark or nonstick baking sheets).
- Mix It Up: In a spacious bowl, gently combine the strawberry cake mix, oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Stir with a spoon until a soft, uniform dough forms.
- Chill Out: Place the cookie dough in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes. This simple step helps the cookies maintain their lovely shape during baking.
- Roll 'Em: Once the dough is nicely chilled, roll it into cute 1-inch balls. Aim for consistent sizes for even baking.
- Bake Away: Arrange the dough balls about 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Pop them into the preheated oven and bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the tops appear set and the edges are just beginning to turn a light golden color.
- Cool Down: Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for just one minute before carefully transferring them to a wire cooling rack. Let them cool completely for about 30 minutes; this is key for perfect chocolate dipping.
- Chocolate Love: Melt your chosen chocolate chips (you can do this in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, or use a double boiler). For a lighter touch, drizzle the melted chocolate over one side of each cooled cookie. If you adore chocolate, feel free to dip the entire cookie!
- Sprinkle Joy: While the chocolate is still glistening and wet, add a dash of festive Valentine's sprinkles if you're feeling fancy. Let the chocolate fully set before serving to your sweetheart!
Notes
These cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion! You can easily adjust the type of chocolate or sprinkles to match your mood or holiday.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 67
Total Carbs: 5g
Net Carbs: 5g
Fats: 5g
Protein: 1g
Calories: 67
Total Carbs: 5g
Net Carbs: 5g
Fats: 5g
Protein: 1g
