Strawberry Kiss Cookies
Soft, fruity strawberry cookies with a creamy chocolate center – the perfect easy and cute dessert for any party.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 1 hr 20 min
- Yield: 30 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix
8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) plant-based butter, melted and cooled
1 large egg
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Optional: powdered sugar or pink granulated sugar
30 milk chocolate candy pieces, unwrapped
Instructions
- Combine strawberry cake mix, melted plant-based butter, and egg in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add softened cream cheese and mix until thick and fully incorporated.
- Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls.
- Roll in powdered sugar or pink sugar if using, or place plain on baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Rest cookies 1–2 minutes, then gently press a chocolate candy piece into the center.
- Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential for the right texture.
- Press the chocolate into the cookies while they are still warm for best adhesion.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
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