Description
Strawberry Kiss Cookies are soft, buttery cookies topped with a sweet Hershey's Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Chocolate Kiss, perfect for a festive treat or party dessert. These cookies combine a classic sugar cookie dough with a fruity twist using strawberry-flavored chocolate kisses and optional sprinkles for added color and crunch.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons milk
Topping
- 1 bag Hershey's Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Chocolate Kisses
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Prepare the baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent the cookies from sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, creating the base for your cookie dough.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until everything is fully incorporated and the dough becomes smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture and mix until all ingredients are well combined into a cohesive dough.
- Shape the dough: Using a cookie dough scoop, portion the dough and roll it into balls for uniform cookie sizes and even baking.
- Optional sprinkles coating: If using sprinkles, gently roll each dough ball in the sprinkles to coat them before placing on the baking sheet.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the dough balls spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, indicating the cookies are done.
- Add chocolate kisses: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately press one Hershey's Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Chocolate Kiss into the center of each cookie while still warm.
- Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet briefly, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing sogginess and maintaining crispness.
- Store properly: Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for several days.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the egg is at room temperature before mixing to create a smooth dough.
- Do not overbake the cookies; remove them as soon as the edges turn lightly golden for a soft texture.
- Using a cookie scoop helps produce uniform cookies that bake evenly.
- Sprinkles are optional but add a festive and colorful touch to the cookies.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
