Description
Strawberry Kiss Cookies are soft, cake-like cookies made with strawberry cake mix and cream cheese, topped with a sweet strawberry ice cream cone kiss. These delightful treats are rolled in powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and have a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- ½ Cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 Box strawberry cake mix (15¼ ounces)
- ½ Cup powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 8 Ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 egg (at room temperature)
Topping
- 36 strawberry ice cream cone kisses (unwrapped)
Instructions
- Beat the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat together the unsalted butter, egg, and cream cheese until the mixture is creamy and smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Mix in the dry ingredients: Gradually add the entire box of strawberry cake mix to the wet ingredients and beat until fully combined with no visible dry ingredients left in the batter.
- Chill the dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm it up, which makes it easier to handle and helps the cookies hold their shape when baking.
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to fully preheat for even baking.
- Prepare baking sheets: Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Scoop and shape: Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll each portion between your palms to form smooth balls.
- Coat in powdered sugar: Roll each dough ball generously in powdered sugar, then place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 1½ inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges have set but the centers are still soft.
- Add the kisses: As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, gently press one unwrapped strawberry ice cream cone kiss on top of each cookie to adhere while warm.
- Cool completely: Let the cookies cool entirely on the baking sheets to set properly before serving or storing.
Notes
- Room temperature butter, cream cheese, and egg are crucial for smooth mixing and the best texture.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- If you prefer a stronger strawberry flavor, you can add a teaspoon of strawberry extract to the dough.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- You can substitute powdered sugar with fine granulated sugar for a slightly different texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
