Strawberry Kiss Cookies are a fun, festive treat made with just 5 ingredients and in under 10 minutes! These cute Valentine’s Day cookies feature a sweet sugar cookie base topped with a Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kiss for the perfect chewy and crunchy combo.
Why We Love Strawberry Kiss Cookies:
- Quick and easy, using a sugar cookie mix.
- Only 5 ingredients to make a batch of these delightful cookies.
- Soft, chewy, and colorful with a pink sprinkle crunch.
- A perfect treat for Valentine’s Day or any celebration, such as birthday parties or baby showers.
- The added cream cheese gives these cookies a light, puffy texture.
Strawberry Kiss Cookies Ingredients:
- Funfetti sugar cookie mix (or regular sugar cookie mix)
- Cream cheese
- Egg
- Pink sanding sugar or nonpareils
- Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kisses
How to Make Strawberry Kiss Cookies:
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Combine the cookie mix, cream cheese, and egg to form a soft dough.
- Coat the Cookies: Scoop dough, roll into balls, and coat in sanding sugar or nonpareils.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F for 8-12 minutes, until the edges are set.
- Top with a Kiss: Let cookies cool for a few minutes, then press a Strawberry Kiss into the center of each.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- Chill the dough for easier handling if it’s too sticky.
- Adjust the sanding sugar or sprinkles to match your theme.
- Press the Kisses in when the cookies are slightly cooled for a perfect melt, or wait longer for a firmer kiss center.
Strawberry Kiss Cookies are a fun and easy Valentine’s Day treat, featuring soft sugar cookies rolled in sprinkles and topped with a Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kiss. This shortcut recipe is quick to make and perfect for spreading some love with a sweet, colorful touch!
Ingredients
16 oz Funfetti Sugar Cookie Mix
4 oz cream cheese, softened (½ of an 8 oz package)
1 large egg
½ cup pink or white sanding sugar or nonpareils
18 Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kisses (unwrapped)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar cookie mix, cream cheese, and egg using a hand or stand mixer until you have a soft dough.
- Place the sanding sugar or nonpareils in a shallow bowl.
- Use a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop dough and drop it into the sugar or nonpareils, rolling it gently to coat, then roll it into a ball.
- Tip: If the dough is too sticky to handle, refrigerate or freeze it for 30-60 minutes for easier rolling.
- Place the cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 ½ inches of space between them.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool for 3-5 minutes, then gently press an unwrapped Strawberry Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a cooling rack or serve them warm.