Strawberry Kiss Cake Mix Cookies
These soft and creamy cookies feature a strawberry cake mix base with a sweet strawberry kiss center, making them a quick and delightful dessert for any occasion.
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
- 1 hand or stand mixer
- 2 large baking sheets lined with parchment paper
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 15.25 ounce box strawberry cake mix
- 2/3 cup pink sanding sugar
- 36 strawberry ice cream cone kisses unwrapped
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese, butter, and egg in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add cake mix and beat until no dry streaks remain.
- Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into 1 tablespoon-sized balls, then roll each ball in sanding sugar.
- Place dough balls on baking sheets, spacing at least 1 ½ inches apart.
- Bake cookies for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set.
- Immediately press one strawberry kiss gently on top of each cookie after baking.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Freeze cookies for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.