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These soft, cake-like cookies blend the sweet taste of strawberry with smooth chocolate for a treat that'll wow at any gathering. Their pretty pink color and chocolate kiss topping make them look fancy without much effort. Thanks to the cake mix base, you'll spend less time measuring ingredients and more time enjoying the fun parts of baking.
I first whipped these up for my kid's Valentine's party at school. The way the children's eyes lit up when they saw these pink cookies topped with chocolate made my day. Now they ask for them all year long, which shows some treats are just too yummy to save for holidays.
Master Your Components
- Strawberry cake mix: Brings both the flavor and color to your cookies, so grab a good brand
- Vegetable oil: Keeps your cookies moist and tender, so make sure it's not old
- Large eggs: Let them sit out a bit before using so they mix in better
- All-purpose flour: Gives the right texture, so scoop and level it properly
- Granulated sugar: Coating the cookies adds a nice sparkle and slight crunch
Simple Baking Steps
- Start Your Base:
- Whisk oil and eggs together until they're smooth and fully mixed.
- Add Dry Stuff:
- Pour in cake mix and flour bit by bit, mixing as you go.
- Get Perfect Dough:
- Splash in milk and stir just enough to bring everything together.
- Roll 'Em Up:
- Form small balls and roll in sugar for that extra sparkle.
- Cool Down Time:
- Let the dough chill in the fridge so cookies won't spread too much.
- Top With Kisses:
- Push chocolate kisses into cookies while they're still warm from the oven.
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When my daughter helped me make these cookies, I learned something about taking your time. Watching her carefully press each chocolate kiss into the warm cookies showed me that those small, careful moments really make these treats extra special.
Tasty Presentation Ideas
Show off your cookies by stacking them on a multi-level plate with some fresh strawberries and mint. For a party, stick them on decorated sticks in a pretty vase to make a cookie bouquet. They also fit perfectly in gift boxes or care packages for friends and family.
Fun Twists to Try
Mix things up with red velvet cake mix for darker cookies, or go with lemon for a tangy version. Try different kinds of kisses too - maybe caramel-filled or white chocolate ones. You can even roll the dough balls in colored sugar that matches your party theme or holiday.
Keeping Them Fresh
Your cookies will stay yummy for about five days if you keep them in a sealed container at room temp. Put wax paper between layers so the kisses don't get squished. Want to make them way ahead? Freeze the plain cookies for up to three months, then thaw and add the kisses just before you serve them.
After making batch after batch of these strawberry kiss cookies, I've realized they're not just for Valentine's Day. They bring smiles whenever they show up on a plate. There's something almost magical about the combo of soft pink cookie and chocolate kiss that turns regular days into sweet little celebrations.
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Recipe FAQs
- → Do I really need to chill the dough?
- Chilling helps make cookies thicker and more beautiful. Skipping it might make them spread too much.
- → Can I make this with another cake mix flavor?
- Absolutely! Use whatever flavor pairs well with chocolate kisses, like vanilla or chocolate.
- → Why are the kisses melting on my cookies?
- Make sure you let cookies cool for a minute or two after baking, but don’t wait too long—kisses won’t stick later.
- → Can I freeze these for later?
- Yep, you can freeze them for up to 3 months. Just add layers of wax paper in between them.
- → Is a cookie scoop required for this recipe?
- Nope! You can use two spoons to scoop the dough instead, but a scoop does make it easier.