Description
Delightfully soft and flavorful Strawberry Kiss Cookies made with strawberry cake mix, cream cheese, and butter, topped with a classic strawberry ice cream cone kiss for a perfect sweet treat. These cookies combine creamy textures with a sugary crust and a nostalgic candy topping, perfect for parties or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- ½ Cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 Box strawberry cake mix, 15¼ Ounces
- ½ Cup powdered sugar
- 8 Ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 egg, at room temperature
Topping
- 36 strawberry ice cream cone kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Beat the butter, egg, and cream cheese together in a large bowl using a hand or stand mixer until creamy and smooth. This creates a rich and smooth base for the cookie batter.
- Combine dry ingredients: Beat in the strawberry cake mix until fully combined and there are no dry lumps remaining, ensuring an even batter consistency.
- Chill the dough: Place the dough in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes to firm it up, making it easier to handle and to help the cookies maintain shape while baking.
- Preheat the oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (177°C) to prepare for baking the cookies evenly.
- Prepare baking sheets: Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Shape the cookies: Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out dough balls. Roll each ball in your hands to create a smooth round shape.
- Coat in powdered sugar: Roll each dough ball in the powdered sugar thoroughly, then arrange them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie at least 1½ inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges have set but the centers remain soft for the perfect tender texture.
- Add candy topping: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, press a strawberry ice cream cone kiss onto the center of each warm cookie so it adheres as the cookie cools.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring to a serving plate or storage container to set fully.
Notes
- Make sure all refrigerated ingredients are at room temperature to ensure smooth mixing.
- Chilling the dough is essential for shaping and helps cookies bake evenly without excessive spreading.
- Press the candies onto the cookies immediately after baking while cookies are still warm for best adhesion.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For a fun twist, try using different flavored cake mixes or candy kisses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
