Description
These Strawberry Kiss Cookies with Funfetti are a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies, combining colorful funfetti dough with a creamy cream cheese base and topped with a luscious Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kiss. Perfect for festive occasions or whenever you need a sweet, cheerful treat that’s both soft and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 16 ounce bag Funfetti Sugar Cookie Mix
- 4 ounce cream cheese, softened (½ of an 8-ounce package)
- 1 large egg
Coating
- ½ cup pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils
Topping
- 18 Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kisses
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet and Oven: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches an optimal temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the funfetti sugar cookie mix, softened cream cheese, and one large egg. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the ingredients together until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
- Prepare Coating: Pour the pink or white sanding sugar or non-pareils into a shallow bowl. This will be used to coat the cookie dough balls for a fun, colorful exterior.
- Form Dough Balls: Use a 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out equal dough balls. Then, drop each dough ball into the shallow bowl of sanding sugar or non-pareils to coat thoroughly.
- Roll and Shape: Gently roll each coated dough ball between your hands to ensure an even coating and smooth, rounded shape.
- Chill Dough if Needed: If the dough feels too sticky to handle, place it in the refrigerator or freezer for 30-60 minutes to firm up, making it easier to scoop and shape.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1½ inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes or until the edges are set and lightly golden, indicating they are perfectly baked but still soft inside.
- Add Strawberry Kiss Topping: Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes. While they are still warm, press an unwrapped Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Kiss gently into the center of each cookie.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely, or enjoy them warm for an extra gooey, melty treat.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and makes the dough easier to work with.
- Use parchment paper to avoid sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Do not unwrap the Hershey’s Strawberry Kisses until ready to press them into the cookies to avoid melting on hands.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Strawberry Kiss Cookies, Funfetti Cookies, Sugar Cookies, Cream Cheese Cookies, Hershey’s Kisses Cookies, Festive Cookies, Easy Cookie Recipe