Description
Strawberry Kiss Cookies are a delightful Valentine’s treat that offers a soft, funfetti-flavored cookie base combined with the creamy tang of cream cheese and topped with a signature Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kiss. These cookies are easy to make, featuring a soft dough rolled in pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils for a festive look, then baked until tender and crowned with the iconic strawberry chocolate kiss for a perfect sweet finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 (16 oz) bag Funfetti sugar cookie mix
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
Coating
- ½ cup pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils
Topping
- 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.
- Mix Dough: In a large bowl, combine the Funfetti sugar cookie mix with softened cream cheese and one large egg. Mix thoroughly until a soft dough forms that is easy to handle.
- Prepare Sugar Coating: Pour your choice of pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils into a shallow bowl for rolling the dough balls.
- Shape Dough Balls: Using a 1½ tablespoon scoop, scoop out portions of the dough and roll them into smooth balls. Then roll each dough ball in the sanding sugar or non-pareils until fully coated.
- Chill If Needed: If the dough feels too sticky to handle, place it in the refrigerator and chill for 30 to 60 minutes to firm up.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1½ inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft and tender.
- Add Strawberry Kisses: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool for 3 to 5 minutes. While still warm, gently press one Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet or serving rack before enjoying, or serve warm if preferred.
Notes
- If dough is too sticky, chilling helps manage the consistency for easy rolling.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Spacing cookies properly prevents them from merging during baking.
- You can substitute sanding sugar with non-pareils for added texture and visual appeal.
- Enjoy these cookies fresh for best softness or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry Kiss Cookies, Funfetti Cookies, Valentine’s Day Cookies, Soft Sugar Cookies, Hershey’s Strawberry Kisses, Festive Cookies
