Description
Sweet strawberry kiss cookies combine classic cookie charm with chocolate-kissed perfection. Crimson strawberry jam creates delightful center spots for these elegant dessert treats you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup (79 milliliters) vegetable oil
Chocolate Topping:
- 24 chocolate kisses (unwrapped)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a smooth, uniform dough by thoroughly blending strawberry cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil in a mixing bowl until completely integrated.
- Craft uniform cookie balls approximately 1-inch in diameter, carefully positioning them on the prepared baking sheet with sufficient spacing to prevent merging during baking.
- Slide the cookie-laden sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for lightly set edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Remove cookies from oven and immediately embellish the center of each warm cookie by gently pressing a chocolate kiss into the soft surface, creating a delectable focal point.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize their structure, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to achieve complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Softening the chocolate kiss before placing it on the warm cookie helps prevent cracking and ensures a smooth, glossy appearance.
- Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes before rolling to prevent sticky hands and create more uniform cookie balls.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the strawberry cake mix with a gluten-free cake mix and ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Experiment with different kiss flavors like caramel, dark chocolate, or white chocolate to create unique variations of this sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 134 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg