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Strawberry Kiss Cookies Recipe

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Strawberry Kiss Cookies are delightful funfetti sugar cookies combined with cream cheese for extra softness, topped with a delicious Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kiss. These cookies are perfect for celebrations and offer a sweet, fruity twist on a classic favorite.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 16 ounce bag Funfetti Sugar Cookie Mix
  • 4 ounce cream cheese, softened (½ 8-ounce package)
  • 1 large egg

Topping and Coating

  • ½ cup pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils
  • 18 Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Sheet and Oven: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to get ready for baking.
  2. Mix Dough: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat together the funfetti sugar cookie mix, softened cream cheese, and one large egg until fully combined into a soft dough.
  3. Prepare Sugar Coating: Pour the pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils into a shallow bowl for coating the cookie dough balls.
  4. Scoop Dough: Use a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out balls of dough.
  5. Coat Dough Balls: Drop the scooped dough balls into the bowl with sanding sugar or non-pareils and roll gently until evenly coated, then roll into smooth balls.
  6. Optional Chill: If the dough is too sticky to handle, refrigerate or freeze it for 30-60 minutes to firm up slightly, making scooping and rolling easier.
  7. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place coated cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet spaced about 1 ½ inches apart to allow for spreading.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes or until the edges look set but the center may still be soft.
  9. Add Strawberry Kisses: Let the cookies cool for 3-5 minutes on the baking sheet, then gently press an unwrapped Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kiss into the center top of each cookie.
  10. Cool or Serve: Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely or serve warm for a gooey treat.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
  • Refrigerating the dough is optional but helpful if it is too sticky to handle.
  • Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  • Adjust baking time based on your oven; cookies should be slightly soft in the center.
  • These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • For a different flavor twist, substitute the strawberry kisses with other flavored Hershey’s Kisses.

Find it online: https://lauracooks.com/strawberry-kiss-cookies-recipe/