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These Homemade Strawberry Kiss Cookies are soft, sweet, and easy to make. They blend bright strawberry cake mix with a tender cookie base and a chocolate Hershey Kiss on top. If you like simple cake mix cookies, try this brown sugar rhubarb cookies recipe too.
why make this recipe
You can make these fast with few ingredients. The cookies turn out soft and fruity. Kids love the bright color and the chocolate in the center. You only need one bowl and a short chill time.
how to make Homemade Strawberry Kiss Cookies
Start by mixing the eggs and oil until smooth. Add the cake mix and fold until it forms a soft dough. Chill the dough so the cookies keep their shape and stay tender. Scoop small balls, bake until the edges set, and press a Hershey Kiss in the center while warm. Let them cool a bit so the chocolate settles in.
Ingredients :
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- A quick splash of whole milk (only if the dough needs softening)
- 23 pieces Hershey Kisses, unwrapped
Directions :
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and vegetable oil together until smooth and shiny, this is the soft, tender base that makes your cookies extra delicious.
- Sprinkle in the strawberry cake mix and fold gently until it comes together. If the dough feels too firm or dry, add just a tiny splash of milk so it’s soft and easy to scoop without becoming sticky.
- Cover the dough and chill it in the fridge for at least 40 minutes. This step is key: it keeps the cookies from spreading too much, makes them easier to handle, and gives them that soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture we all love.
- Preheat your oven to 375ºF and line your baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and help them bake evenly with a clean bottom.
- Once chilled, scoop or roll the dough into small balls. Don’t stress about perfect shapes, slightly uneven cookies are part of the homemade charm. Position them on the prepped pans.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until the edges are set and the centers remain soft. They may look a bit underdone, but that’s perfect, they’ll firm up as they cool.
- Right out of the oven, gently press a Hershey Kiss into the center of each cookie. Just nestle it in lightly so the warmth softens the chocolate slightly without melting it entirely. Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the sheet, then move them to a plate. Take a bite, savor the strawberry and chocolate combo, and enjoy.
how to serve Homemade Strawberry Kiss Cookies
Serve them warm or at room temperature. They work well on a cookie platter, with milk, or as a sweet snack after dinner. Warm cookies with a soft Kiss are best for a fresh bite.
how to store Homemade Strawberry Kiss Cookies
Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer on a tray, then move to a sealed bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
tips to make Homemade Strawberry Kiss Cookies
- Chill the dough well so cookies hold shape.
- Use small scoops for even baking.
- If dough is too dry, add only a splash of milk.
- Press the Kiss in right after baking so it sticks but does not fully melt.
- Line pans with parchment for easy cleanup.
variation (if any)
- Add a small drop of vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Use chocolate or white chocolate Kisses for different looks.
- Mix in a few chocolate chips for more chocolate in the cookie.
- Use a different flavored cake mix to change the cookie flavor.
FAQs
Q: Can I use low-fat oil or butter instead of vegetable oil?
A: You can use a light oil that you like. Butter will change texture and may make the dough firmer.
Q: Why do I need to chill the dough?
A: Chilling stops the cookies from spreading too much and helps them stay soft in the middle.
Q: Can I make these gluten-free?
A: Use a gluten-free strawberry cake mix and check the Kisses label to make them gluten-free.
Q: How many cookies does this make?
A: It depends on size, but with small scoops you should get about 20–24 cookies, enough for 23 Kisses.
Q: Can I bake them at a different temperature?
A: 375ºF gives a good bake for these. Lowering temp may need longer bake time and change texture.
Homemade Strawberry Kiss Cookies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 66 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Soft, sweet cookies made with strawberry cake mix and topped with a chocolate Hershey Kiss.
Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- A quick splash of whole milk (only if needed)
- 23 pieces Hershey Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and vegetable oil together until smooth and shiny.
- Sprinkle in the strawberry cake mix and fold gently until it comes together. If the dough feels too firm, add a tiny splash of milk.
- Cover the dough and chill in the fridge for at least 40 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375ºF and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop or roll the dough into small balls and place on the prepared pans.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until the edges are set and the centers remain soft.
- Press a Hershey Kiss into the center of each cookie right out of the oven.
- Let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes, then move them to a plate.
Notes
Chill the dough well and press the Kiss right after baking for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
