Strawberry Kiss Cookies (Soft, Sweet & Valentine-Perfect)
Soft strawberry cookies made with cake mix and topped with a chocolate kiss. These Strawberry Kiss Cookies are sweet, festive, and perfect for Valentine’s Day baking or gifting.
These Strawberry Kiss Cookies are soft, chewy strawberry-flavored cookies topped with a classic chocolate kiss in the center. Bright pink, festive, and incredibly easy to make, they’re perfect for Valentine’s Day, cookie exchanges, or gifting to someone special.
If you love easy cookies that look adorable and taste amazing, Strawberry Kiss Cookies are a must-make. With their soft strawberry flavor and chocolate center, they’re a fun twist on classic kiss cookies.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Super Easy: Uses simple ingredients and minimal prep.
- Soft & Chewy: Perfect bakery-style texture.
- Festive Pink Color: Ideal for Valentine’s Day
- Chocolate Center: A classic Hershey’s Kiss finish.
- Great for Gifting: Holds shape and looks adorable.
- Beginner-Friendly: Nearly foolproof recipe.
Strawberry Kiss Cookies
Ingredients
Method
- Make the Dough
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine strawberry cake mix, eggs, and oil.
- Mix until a thick, smooth dough forms.
- Shape the Cookies
- Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized portions.
- Roll into balls between your hands.
- Roll each ball in sugar or powdered sugar.
- Bake
- Place dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Add the Kisses
- Remove cookies from the oven.
- Immediately press a chocolate kiss gently into the center of each cookie.
- Cookies will crack slightly around the edges—this is normal.
- Cool
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Pro Tips
1. Unwrap the kisses before baking
Have all the chocolate kisses unwrapped and ready to go. You need to press them into the cookies immediately while they’re hot.
2. Don’t overbake the cookies
Strawberry Kiss Cookies should look slightly underbaked in the center when removed. Overbaking will make them dry instead of soft and chewy.
3. Chill the dough if it’s too sticky
Cake mix dough can be soft. If rolling is difficult, refrigerate the dough for 15–20 minutes.
4. Press kisses gently
Press just enough so the kiss sticks—pressing too hard can flatten the cookie or crack it too much.
5. Keep cookies spaced apart
These cookies spread slightly, so leave enough space on the baking sheet for even baking.
6. Make them extra festive
Roll dough in pink sanding sugar or add Valentine sprinkles for extra color and sparkle.
FAQs
1. How long do Strawberry Kiss Cookies last?
Stored in an airtight container, they stay fresh for 4–5 days at room temperature.
2. Can I make these cookies ahead of time?
Yes! You can bake them a day ahead or refrigerate the dough for up to 24 hours before baking.
3. Can I freeze Strawberry Kiss Cookies?
Yes. Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
4. Can I use different kiss flavors?
Absolutely! Strawberry, milk chocolate, white chocolate, or cookies-and-cream kisses all work beautifully.
5. Why did my cookies crack?
Light cracking is normal and adds charm. Rolling in powdered sugar before baking also encourages the crackle look.
