Strawberry Kiss Cookies
- 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix
- 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 large egg
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- Optional: powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar
- 30 chocolate Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
- Combine strawberry cake mix, melted butter, and egg in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add softened cream cheese and mix until thick and fully incorporated.
- Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls.
- Roll in powdered sugar or pink sugar if using, or place plain on baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft. <
- id=”instruction-step-8″>8. Rest cookies 1–2 minutes, then gently press a chocolate kiss into the center.
- d=”instruction-step-9″>9. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.